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N949 VBU

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,256 mi
Last recorded19,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 VBU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,256 miles

n/s/f driveshaft/gearbox oil seal leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2009 18,524 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,524 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,668 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 17,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,606 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 16,606 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advice both front brake flexi hoses corroding in center steel sections

Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,248 miles

full inspection of body sill panals not possible covers fitted

o/s front tyre worn to near limet

slight corrision of floor sections

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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N949 VBU is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N949 VBU, 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 N949 VBU registered?

N949 VBU is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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