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P186 LNP

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,969 mi
Last recorded32,969 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 LNP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,969 miles

Coolant leak

advise suspension pump up

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,175 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 30,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,643 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 27,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,918 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 25,480 miles

ADVISE. SUSP. TRIM HEIGHT BE ADJUSTED. ( TOO LOW)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 23,971 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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P186 LNP is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 49,315 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 P186 LNP, 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 30 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P186 LNP registered?

P186 LNP is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P186 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 LNP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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