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M581 NOK

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 NOK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,716 miles

rear arches corroded

rear inner panel holed and corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2009 85,692 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear inner panel holed and corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,611 miles

all of underside of vehicle corroded

inner rear panel excessivley corroded but not within 30cms of a load bearing member and does not adversley affect braking or steering

Fail 21 Jul 2008 84,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

all of underside of vehicle corroded

inner rear panel excessivley corroded but not within 30cms of a load bearing member and does not adversley affect braking or steering

Pass 30 Jul 2007 83,641 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 83,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,749 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 82,745 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle, front sub frame and rear outer wheel arches signs of corrosion

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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M581 NOK is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M581 NOK, 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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M581 NOK is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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