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M741 DEG

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,812 mi
Last recorded77,812 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM741 DEG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 77,812 miles

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

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

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

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,314 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion however still has structural integrity

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,958 miles

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

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 61,885 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,894 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s and o/s floors corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 56,861 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s and o/s floors corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,908 miles

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

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

Offside front floor corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 51,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside front floor corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,279 miles

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

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

both outter sills patch welded

Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,136 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both outter sills patch welded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,351 miles

nearside sill corrosion but no holes

Fail 12 Jun 2008 41,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside sill corrosion but no holes

Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,195 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 32,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension need pumping up

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,792 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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M741 DEG is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M741 DEG, 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 M741 DEG registered?

M741 DEG is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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