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N865 GFV

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,653 mi
Last recorded41,653 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 GFV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,666 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions at limit

Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,666 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions at limit

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,752 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 29,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,601 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 26,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,156 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 8,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 6,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 6,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,290 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,591 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre shows slight cracking between tread but not exposing ply or cords

vehicles supension slightly out of level

Pass 13 Nov 2007 5,781 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 5,279 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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N865 GFV is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N865 GFV, 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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N865 GFV is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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