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M473 OOG

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,451 mi
Last recorded44,451 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 OOG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,451 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,451 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill and surrounding area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill holed by corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer cill seam (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded gas unit support strap (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,187 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes,thinned by corrosion.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear metal brake pipes,thinned by corrosion.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,808 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,455 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 37,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,213 miles

Crack in windscreen 100mm, long outside swept volume.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 35,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brakes out of balance.

Crack in windscreen 100mm, long outside swept volume.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,303 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 31,303 miles

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

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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M473 OOG is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M473 OOG, 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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M473 OOG is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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