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M702 DHP

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,839 mi
Last recorded54,839 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM702 DHP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,839 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

nearside rear outer sill staritng to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear silencer corroding

rear suspension slightly bouncey

slght dampness on offside front suspension

slight dampness on nearside front suspension

Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,833 miles

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

both front outer cv boots perished

nearside rear outer sill staritng to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear silencer corroding

rear suspension slightly bouncey

slght dampness on offside front suspension

slight dampness on nearside front suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,596 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,596 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Mar 2007 49,924 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,201 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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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M702 DHP is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M702 DHP, 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 M702 DHP registered?

M702 DHP is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M702 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M702 DHP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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