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N448 YBA

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,425 mi
Last recorded47,425 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 YBA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,425 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

body panels chassie rails floor panels steering and suspension mountings are all in poor condition surface rust

Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

body panels chassie rails floor panels steering and suspension mountings are all in poor condition surface rust

Fail 19 Nov 2008 47,414 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust hitting floor

front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

hand brake cable corroded

handbrake warning light staying on

rear cross member starting to corrode

reverse lights innop

suspension pipes corroded

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,935 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.all steering and suspension joints need greasing

slight play in o/sn/s rear radious arms.oil leak.rear boot floors starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,front and rear usbframes and mountains starting to corrode.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 46,932 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.all steering and suspension joints need greasing

slight play in o/sn/s rear radious arms.oil leak.rear boot floors starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,front and rear usbframes and mountains starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 46,592 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all jacking points starting to corrode. †handbrake cable corroded

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

handbrake warning light staying on. †under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode . †front and rear subframes starting to corrode

o/sn/s rear radious arm bushes need greesing.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,592 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all jacking points starting to corrode. †handbrake cable corroded

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

handbrake warning light staying on. †under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode . †front and rear subframes starting to corrode

o/sn/s rear radious arm bushes need greesing.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 45,800 miles

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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N448 YBA is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N448 YBA, 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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N448 YBA is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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