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M762 POB

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,895 mi
Last recorded64,895 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM762 POB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,895 miles

wheel arches in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,816 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 59,285 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 59,269 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s/rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2010 57,047 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

mirror cracked n/s

wheel arches corroding n/s+o/s

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,022 miles

accident damaged to rear of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,813 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 47,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,576 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 43,576 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,889 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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M762 POB is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M762 POB, 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 M762 POB registered?

M762 POB is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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