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P220 FKJ

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,169 mi
Last recorded38,169 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 FKJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,169 miles

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

offside floor to sill area slightly corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

unable to fully check outer sills as plastic covers are fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside floor to sill area slightly corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

unable to fully check outer sills as plastic covers are fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,739 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,739 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,691 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 248,669 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 248,669 miles

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

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

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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P220 FKJ is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P220 FKJ, 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 P220 FKJ registered?

P220 FKJ is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P220 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 FKJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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