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M729 MFP

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,298 mi
Last recorded103,298 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM729 MFP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,298 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,178 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre has some cracks in sidewall

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear number plates have slight cracks

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside handbrake cable seizing a bit

Nearside wiper blade split at ends but does clear screen ok

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,281 miles

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

Front suspension is a little low resulting in impact damage to front of exhaust and very slight blow

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall lots of splits and cracks but not to cords, typical remould

Fail 3 Apr 2009 82,281 miles

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

Front suspension is a little low resulting in impact damage to front of exhaust and very slight blow

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall lots of splits and cracks but not to cords, typical remould

Pass 12 Apr 2008 67,722 miles

Advise grease nipples as look very dry but no play at present, and do hydrolastic pump up

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

The nearside rear end of the handbrake cable is just starting to hang on a bit

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 60,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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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M729 MFP is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M729 MFP, 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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M729 MFP is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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