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P180 RFA

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,289 mi
Last recorded44,289 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 RFA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,289 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 44,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,091 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 44,088 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,390 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,826 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,090 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 39,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,180 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,095 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,095 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,048 miles

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,875 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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P180 RFA is a 1997 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 1997 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,384 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 P180 RFA, 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 29 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P180 RFA registered?

P180 RFA is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P180 RFA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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