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M209 XUM

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

40,430 mi
Last recorded40,430 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM209 XUM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,087 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 40,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,606 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise fuel neck corroded.

advise fuel tank corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 38,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise fuel neck corroded.

advise fuel tank corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,248 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 37,248 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,407 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 36,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,810 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 32,810 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Exhaust system corroded.

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Unable to see sill panels due to protective covering.

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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M209 XUM is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M209 XUM, 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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What year was M209 XUM registered?

M209 XUM is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 April 1995.

Is M209 XUM safe to buy?

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