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N660 PDV

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

67,651 mi
Last recorded67,651 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN660 PDV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,219 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,860 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 59,860 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 59,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,526 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,526 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 53,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,787 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 47,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,703 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 41,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,046 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 37,046 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 33,929 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 33,929 miles

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

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

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

front pipe blowing around lambda sensor and back box baffels breaking and noisy

front suspension a little low

oil leak

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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N660 PDV is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 N660 PDV, 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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N660 PDV is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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