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M689 DGN

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,700 mi
Last recorded42,700 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 DGN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,700 miles

Coolant leak at engine.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ride hight a little low.

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Water leak at engine.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,472 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,706 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,410 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,686 miles

Rear tyres tread low at 3m/m ,Tempoary repair on rear silencer box not leaking at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2006 29,686 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M689 DGN is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M689 DGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M689 DGN registered?

M689 DGN is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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