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SDZ 5411

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

39,244 mi
Last recorded39,244 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 5411
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2010 39,244 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,880 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,880 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,992 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,690 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 33,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,963 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 31,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 30,343 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 30,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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SDZ 5411 is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 SDZ 5411, 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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SDZ 5411 is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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