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M532 TRA

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,235 mi
Last recorded31,235 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM532 TRA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 31,235 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing on inside edge.

Advise sills corroded.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,498 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,440 miles

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 26,440 miles

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

Both front jacking points corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2018 26,436 miles

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

Both front jacking points corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,408 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,453 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 24,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,012 miles

front suspension low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,441 miles

front suspension low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,339 miles

advise exhaust centre box & rear box have slight blows & exhaust front pie flex worn/ advise exhaust system replacement

Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,266 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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M532 TRA is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M532 TRA, 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 M532 TRA registered?

M532 TRA is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M532 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M532 TRA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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