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M866 NOF

1995 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,378 mi
Last recorded95,378 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM866 NOF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,378 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front floorpans appear to have been welded from inside vehicle

front suspension low

nearside and offside outer body sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

parking brake has only just met required efficiency 16% .it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Sep 2009 95,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front floorpans appear to have been welded from inside vehicle

front suspension low

nearside and offside outer body sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,568 miles

susspension low

Fail 3 Mar 2008 90,568 miles

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

susspension low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 86,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front floorpan excess corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2006 82,366 miles

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

front windsreen damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2006 82,366 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

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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M866 NOF is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M866 NOF, 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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M866 NOF is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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