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M865 ERP

1995 Rover Metro

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,936 mi
Last recorded81,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM865 ERP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,936 miles

battery insecure

off side rear tyre pressure low

slight play in steering wheel

slightly reduced damping effect near side and off side rear suspension

Fail 23 Jul 2007 81,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

off side rear tyre pressure low

slight play at steering wheel

slightlyt reduced damping effect near side rear and off side rear suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,964 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 77,963 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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M865 ERP is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M865 ERP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M865 ERP registered?

M865 ERP is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 February 1995.

Is M865 ERP safe to buy?

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