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M263 UNU

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,111 mi
Last recorded38,111 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM263 UNU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,111 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear suspension orb lost resistance but came back during test

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 37,990 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,014 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads half worn

grease leak at offside outer driveshaft gaiter

nearside front brake pipe to flex hose rusty

nearside inner sill rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,014 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads half worn

grease leak at offside outer driveshaft gaiter

nearside front brake pipe to flex hose rusty

nearside inner sill rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

auxilary drive belt perished

nearside front brake pipe tyo flex hose rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

sump damadged

suspension low and needs hydraulic pump up

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,048 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r door sticking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,156 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f suspension low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,306 miles

surface corrosion both rear wheel archs

tape on nearside rear lamp

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,112 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside outer c.v gaitor weeping

surface corrosion both rear wheel archs

suspension low

Fail 3 Mar 2010 32,112 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres perished

offside outer c.v gaitor weeping

surface corrosion both rear wheel archs

suspension low

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,883 miles

front suspension low

general surface corrosion

tape on n/s/r lense

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,325 miles

general surface corrosion

slight corrosion n/s/r + o/s/r wheel arches

Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,682 miles

front suspension low

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,294 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 26,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

suspension low

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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M263 UNU is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M263 UNU, 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 M263 UNU registered?

M263 UNU is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M263 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M263 UNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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