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M426 VMT

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,700 mi
Last recorded27,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 VMT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,700 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres 155/65/13 offside front old & cracked

Pass 30 May 2013 26,484 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres offside front & both rears old & cracked

overheats

Pass 31 May 2012 26,103 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front suspension slightly low

Pass 19 May 2011 25,673 miles

exhaust centre box baffles loose

fanbelt noisy

wipers perished

Pass 28 May 2010 25,288 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension low

Pass 27 May 2009 24,805 miles

both headlights weak

Fail 29 May 2008 24,210 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 24,210 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,513 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 23,511 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 22,798 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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M426 VMT is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M426 VMT, 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 M426 VMT registered?

M426 VMT is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is M426 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M426 VMT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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