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M233 HPJ

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,616 mi
Last recorded25,616 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 HPJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,616 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,187 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 21,070 miles

Front suspension is low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencr showing signs of rusting through

Slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,070 miles

Front suspension is low

Rear silencr showing signs of rusting through

Slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

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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M233 HPJ is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M233 HPJ, 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 M233 HPJ registered?

M233 HPJ is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M233 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M233 HPJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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