CarVerify

Free Car Check

M510 OKP

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,559 mi
Last recorded37,559 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM510 OKP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,559 miles

advise nsf tyre worn on inner edge

advise nsr tyre worn on inner edge

advise osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2009 37,558 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise nsf tyre worn on inner edge

advise nsr tyre worn on inner edge

advise osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,611 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2008 35,611 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2007 33,288 miles

Exhaust corroded & baffles loose

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight play in rear trailing arms - grease

Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,347 miles

advise exhaust downpipe wearing thin

n/s/f lower arm front bush just meets criteria for play

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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M510 OKP is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M510 OKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M510 OKP?

You can check the full history of M510 OKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M510 OKP registered?

M510 OKP is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M510 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M510 OKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M510 OKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M510 OKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.