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N477 FLA

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,795 mi
Last recorded41,795 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 FLA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,795 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,570 miles

Body corrosion, both sills, both rear wheel arches, centre rear of boot compartment

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,088 miles

NSR handbrake linkage semi seized

NSR outer sill corroded and weak but not holed

Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,694 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,055 miles

tracking requuires checking, osf tyre balde on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,576 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 33,576 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

autobox metal pipe corroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wiper blades split rubber

front suspension slightly low (30cm high)

handbrake cables corroding/seizing

slight binding nearside rear brakes

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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N477 FLA is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N477 FLA, 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 N477 FLA registered?

N477 FLA is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 September 1995.

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