MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills showing corrosion
fuel tank vent hose corroded
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills showing corrosion
fuel tank vent hose corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside rear wheel arch showing corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside rear wheel arch showing corrosion
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M842 BLU is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc 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 M842 BLU, 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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M842 BLU is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 February 1995.
Is M842 BLU safe to buy?
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