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M741 WMC

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,421 mi
Last recorded87,421 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2011 87,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,283 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,945 miles

both rear wheelarches starting to corrode

offside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 18 Aug 2009 70,945 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

both rear wheelarches starting to corrode

offside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,824 miles

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

offside front floor starting to corrode near jacking point

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,025 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 57,025 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,511 miles

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

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 WMC is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

M741 WMC is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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