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M890 ATU

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,704 mi
Last recorded42,704 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 ATU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f suspension low

slight crack in o/s/f mirror glass REPLACE ASAP

Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,704 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f suspension low

slight crack in o/s/f mirror glass REPLACE ASAP

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,534 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,074 miles

slight cracks in o/s mirror.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,936 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 37,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

suspension low on n/s.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 34,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,893 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,611 miles

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

corrosion to the brake pipes

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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M890 ATU is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M890 ATU, 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 M890 ATU registered?

M890 ATU is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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