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M173 CCV

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,429 mi
Last recorded68,429 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 CCV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

engine cooling fan not operating

Fail 2 Jan 2019 68,427 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear door step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

engine cooling fan not operating

Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,674 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front bonnet slam panel slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,237 miles

Both rear wheel arches surface corrosion

Front suspension low but not on bump stops.

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,785 miles

Surface corrosion around both rear wheel arches.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,831 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f & n/s/f drive boots perished

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f slam panel corroded

under body rusty all areas

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under body rusty all areas

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under body rusty all area's

Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under body rusty all area's

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,287 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,509 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,537 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,414 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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M173 CCV is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 53,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M173 CCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M173 CCV is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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