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M79 UKY

1995 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,916 mi
Last recorded38,916 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 UKY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,916 miles

play in n/s/r trailing arm

slight corrosion in o/s sill

windscreen cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2009 38,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in n/s/r trailing arm

slight corrosion in o/s sill

windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,241 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 27,241 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 21,784 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,741 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension will need pumping up soon †slight drag on handbrake when applied heavily. ie as per test proceedure

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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M79 UKY is a 1995 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M79 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 M79 UKY registered?

M79 UKY is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 January 1995.

Is M79 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M79 UKY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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