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M461 VSP

1995 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,969 mi
Last recorded216,969 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 VSP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 216,969 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 26,953 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,466 miles

Handbrake linkages rusty and beginning to sieze

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,865 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 25,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,997 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,069 miles

both rear tyre walls cracked and perishing

near side front flexible brake pipes to flexible hoses rusty and shailing

suspension low

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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M461 VSP is a 1995 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M461 VSP, 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 M461 VSP registered?

M461 VSP is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M461 VSP safe to buy?

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