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M969 RVN

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,308 mi
Last recorded85,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM969 RVN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Oil Leak Engine Area

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + floor area corroded but not to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill areas corroded but not to excess (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

car only just met emission requirments after several attempts + adjustments

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,005 miles

car only just met emission requirments after several attempts co / lambda

ns + os inner sills / floor corroded but not to excess

suspension pipes corroded but not to excess

Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,005 miles

Brake pipe kinked front to rears trapped at fuel tank (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

car only just met emission requirments after several attempts co / lambda

ns + os inner sills / floor corroded but not to excess

suspension pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,247 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe kinked.

Pinhole offside front outer CV boot.

Slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 66,219 miles

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

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

Fuel tank breather pipe kinked.

Nearside driving lamp u/s.

Pinhole offside front outer CV boot.

Slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,955 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 55,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,010 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 38,993 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,857 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,044 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disk and pads in poor condition.

Hole in O/S/R outter cill.

N/S/R flexy brake pipe perishing.

O/S/R wheel bearing noisey.

Slight corrosion in O/S/R wheel arch.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,914 miles

N/S/R RADIUS ARM SEMI SIZED

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,658 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 28,638 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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M969 RVN is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M969 RVN, 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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M969 RVN is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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