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M29 NPH

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,929 mi
Last recorded51,929 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 NPH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

n/s wiperblade split

Fail 25 Sep 2009 51,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

n/s wiperblade split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,057 miles

Suspension ride height low

Fail 2 Sep 2008 51,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Suspension ride height low

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,177 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,587 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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M29 NPH is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M29 NPH, 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 M29 NPH registered?

M29 NPH is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M29 NPH safe to buy?

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