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P191 YCK

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,947 mi
Last recorded56,947 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 YCK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,947 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 56,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,913 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 45,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 43,361 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,756 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 40,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 36,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,629 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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P191 YCK is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P191 YCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P191 YCK registered?

P191 YCK is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P191 YCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 YCK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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