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M854 GVV

1995 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,430 mi
Last recorded97,430 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM854 GVV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,430 miles

battery insecure

front suspension very low,no leak found

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f arch damaged

repairs heavily undersealed and welded from inside

Fail 17 Apr 2012 97,420 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

front suspension very low,no leak found

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f arch damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,249 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 91,254 miles

slight play in both rear radius arms--inner sills rusty--exhaust blow at front ns body damage

Fail 4 Feb 2010 91,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both rear radius arms--inner sills rusty--exhaust blow at front ns body damage

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,237 miles

osr wheel arch rusty---floor rusty---play in both rear radius arms

Pass 11 Feb 2008 88,908 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 88,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,332 miles

front floor pans by jacking points corroded

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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M854 GVV is a 1995 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M854 GVV, 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 M854 GVV registered?

M854 GVV is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M854 GVV safe to buy?

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