MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P187 EOF safe to buy?
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