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P187 EOF

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,967 mi
Last recorded69,967 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 EOF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2007 69,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,823 miles

Corrosion forming in nearside rear wheel arch

Corrosion formingg in offside rea wheel arch

Engine oil sujmp rusty

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate starting to fade

Vehicle suspension height slightly low

Fail 22 Sep 2006 63,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion forming in offside rear wheel arch

Engine sump very rusty

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate starting to fade

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle suspension height is low

Pass 22 Sep 2005 54,093 miles

Coolant stains around expansion tank area

Nearside rear tyre starting to age perish

Rear exhaust silencer has temporary taped repair

Rear foot brake efficiency is slighly low

Slight engine bearing noise from offside cam belt location area

Small chip in centre area of windscreen

Spare tyre is flat

Suspect no antifreeze in cooling system

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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P187 EOF is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P187 EOF, 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 P187 EOF registered?

P187 EOF is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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