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M346 SJW

1995 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,708 mi
Last recorded87,708 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM346 SJW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2008 87,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 84,950 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2007 84,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked.

n/s/r wheel arch becoming jagged with corrosion.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,700 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan weak with corrosion.

Fail 16 Sep 2005 73,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Small crack in nearside headlight

Pass 16 Sep 2005 73,084 miles

Small crack in nearside headlight

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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M346 SJW is a 1995 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M346 SJW, 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 M346 SJW registered?

M346 SJW is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M346 SJW safe to buy?

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