Rover Metro (1995)
1995 Rover Metro
CarHunch analysed 2,412 real MOT records for the 1995 Rover Metro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Rover Metro passes its MOT first time only 62% of the time—well below the UK average of 80%—which means nearly four in ten examples fail on their test. While dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 13%, these cars are clearly ageing poorly and will need serious money spent on them before they're roadworthy.
At an average mileage of 63,000 miles for a car nearly 30 years old, these Metros have been driven relatively gently, yet they still average 1.63 failures and 3.1 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear rather than abuse. If you're considering one, budget for immediate suspension, exhaust, and brake work—and get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags any advisory items, as they're the early warning signs of expensive fixes ahead.
What to check before buying a 1995 Rover Metro
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 2,286 | 62.1% | 1.64 |
| Diesel (5%) | 126 | 61.8% | 1.46 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Rover Metro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Rover Metro vehicles fall between 44,180 and 73,128 miles.
1995 Rover Metro — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (13% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Rover Metro
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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19.6%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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16.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.3%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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13%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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12%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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11.6%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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