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M283 NPB

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,256 mi
Last recorded28,256 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 NPB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,256 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

oil sump slight damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,092 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,429 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 13,904 miles

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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M283 NPB is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M283 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M283 NPB registered?

M283 NPB is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M283 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M283 NPB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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