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M364 POB

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,491 mi
Last recorded85,491 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM364 POB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 85,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,559 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Oct 2018 69,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension sitting on bump stops

Rear service brake poor

exhaust damaged & corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 69,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner sill heavily corroded but not within prescribed area *Marked*

Offside inner sill heavily corroded but not within prescribed area *Marked*

exhaust heavily corroded & damaged

front fluid suspension excessively low, resting on bump stops

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,760 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,698 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,370 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,174 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,208 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,816 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 40,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,055 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 37,055 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,994 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 34,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,990 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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M364 POB is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M364 POB, 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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M364 POB is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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