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M260 RVM

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,710 mi
Last recorded48,710 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 RVM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2012 48,710 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 45,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,237 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 40,888 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 38,535 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 21 May 2008 38,535 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,667 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 32,667 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M260 RVM is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M260 RVM, 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 M260 RVM registered?

M260 RVM is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 June 1995.

Is M260 RVM safe to buy?

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