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M975 NOA

1995 Rover Metro

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,627 mi
Last recorded94,627 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM975 NOA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,334 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 88,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,697 miles

floor pans have been welded and undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion repairs at front subframe mounts repaired from inside of car and covered wioth black compound

front brake pads unable to assess

l/h rear service brake performance slightly low

Rear bumper insecure

rear suspension very bouncy

Fail 5 Apr 2007 61,257 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads and discs unable to assess

rear suspension very bouncy

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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M975 NOA is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M975 NOA, 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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M975 NOA is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 January 1995.

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