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M659 PVM

1995 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,393 mi
Last recorded44,393 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 PVM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,393 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 4 Aug 2010 44,368 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,846 miles

(1)front suspension will need adjustment soon.(2)welding repair to floor pan

Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,839 miles

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

(1)front suspension will need adjustment soon.(2)welding repair to floor pan

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,991 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,624 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 38,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M659 PVM is a 1995 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M659 PVM, 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 M659 PVM registered?

M659 PVM is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is M659 PVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M659 PVM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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