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M279 NPB

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,772 mi
Last recorded75,772 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 NPB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,772 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside front wiper poor

rear brakes poor

signs of possible leak from offside rear brakes (wet on back plate)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 69,923 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 69,923 miles

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

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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M279 NPB is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M279 NPB, 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 M279 NPB registered?

M279 NPB is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is M279 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M279 NPB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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