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M357 CGH

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,953 mi
Last recorded11,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 CGH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,953 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,317 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension slightly low

Pass 7 May 2009 8,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 8,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 7,355 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 4,834 miles

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Fail 4 May 2007 4,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M357 CGH is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M357 CGH, 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 M357 CGH registered?

M357 CGH is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M357 CGH safe to buy?

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