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M57 XLG

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,816 mi
Last recorded58,816 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 XLG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,816 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,807 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,537 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,965 miles

battery loose

Fail 24 Sep 2007 33,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery loose

Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,254 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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M57 XLG is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M57 XLG, 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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M57 XLG is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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