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M527 UKW

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,993 mi
Last recorded28,993 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM527 UKW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 28,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 28,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,385 miles

front discs corroded

grease around bottom of both front shocks

small blow centre exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2023 28,385 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front discs corroded

grease around bottom of both front shocks

small blow centre exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2017 25,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,339 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension low

Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,632 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 24,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,058 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,694 miles

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

front suspension low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,691 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 21,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,926 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 20,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 18,892 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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M527 UKW is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M527 UKW, 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 M527 UKW registered?

M527 UKW is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M527 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M527 UKW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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