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N819 VNA

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests8 (2 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

98,426 mi
Last recorded98,426 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN819 VNA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2009 98,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres cracked

front plate cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

radiator very rusty / breaking up

Fail 15 Mar 2008 97,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise front suspension low

advise o/s screen small crack

floor / inner sills starting to rust but still ok

front no plate cracked

outter sills have covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 97,658 miles

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

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

advise front suspension low

advise o/s screen small crack

floor / inner sills starting to rust but still ok

front no plate cracked

outter sills have covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2006 97,011 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 97,011 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 96,963 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 96,963 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 96,911 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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N819 VNA is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N819 VNA, 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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N819 VNA is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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