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M585 VTS

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,969 mi
Last recorded36,969 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 VTS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,969 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 36,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,103 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 28,407 miles

Nearside front floor to sill : holed and corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,407 miles

Nearside front floor to sill : holed and corroded

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre rubber mounting split

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,217 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 24,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

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

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside suspension low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,088 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,866 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,841 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,718 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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M585 VTS is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M585 VTS, 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 M585 VTS registered?

M585 VTS is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M585 VTS safe to buy?

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