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YLZ 144

1995 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,235 mi
Last recorded38,235 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 144
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,235 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 38,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,389 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 37,308 miles

Emissions not tested car over heated (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,760 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 34,678 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,915 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,779 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,563 miles

exhaust back box corroding and starting to blow

nearside rear foot and handbrake efforts low

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear suspension a trifle bouncy

various chips in screen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,073 miles

rear suspension a little bouncy

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,594 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,934 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,297 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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YLZ 144 is a 1995 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLZ 144, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLZ 144 registered?

YLZ 144 is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is YLZ 144 safe to buy?

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