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M769 UKY

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,299 mi
Last recorded43,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM769 UKY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,299 miles

both rear tyres on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight damage to front pipe

Fail 12 Jun 2008 43,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge & on 0-3mm

slight damage to front pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,336 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 36,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,793 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Noise from drive belt area

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,793 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Noise from drive belt area

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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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M769 UKY 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 50%.

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 M769 UKY, 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 M769 UKY registered?

M769 UKY is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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