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M961 GTY

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,706 mi
Last recorded39,706 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 GTY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,706 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight movement in both rear radius arms - advise greasing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

slight movement in both rear radius arms - advise greasing

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,302 miles

rear offside and nearside tyre sidewalls beginning to show signs of perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2007 38,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear offside and nearside tyre sidewalls beginning to show signs of perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,093 miles

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

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

tailgate wiper deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2006 37,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Tailgate wiper blade seriously deteriorated

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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M961 GTY 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 M961 GTY, 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 M961 GTY registered?

M961 GTY is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 January 1995.

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