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M538 DLE

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,281 mi
Last recorded39,281 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 DLE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 39,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,894 miles

Coolant leak rear metal pipe ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 32,922 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,867 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

all suspension units damp

Fail 7 Sep 2020 32,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

all suspension units damp

Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,163 miles

Nearside Front Screen wash not working.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,481 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 31,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to back various places (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 29,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,626 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 29,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 29,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,378 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,236 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 29,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,010 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 28,712 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,712 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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M538 DLE is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M538 DLE, 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 M538 DLE registered?

M538 DLE is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is M538 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M538 DLE shows 21 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.

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