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M504 UNU

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,491 mi
Last recorded44,491 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM504 UNU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 44,491 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 44,491 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 41,806 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 41,805 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,968 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess front both sides corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 39,963 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill open door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess front both sides corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 39,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,567 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 36,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,410 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 32,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,854 miles

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Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel low at offside (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,361 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2015 31,361 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,183 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking on tyre wall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2012 24,250 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 24,231 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,991 miles

both rears tyres cracking to side walls not to cords

Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,780 miles

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

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

parking brake adjustment requires attension (to tight)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,344 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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M504 UNU is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M504 UNU, 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 M504 UNU registered?

M504 UNU is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is M504 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M504 UNU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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