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P231 AWV

1997 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,136 mi
Last recorded58,136 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 AWV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,136 miles

nearside reare tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,135 miles

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

nearside reare tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,169 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,709 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 40,674 miles

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

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

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

nearside reasr tyre outer side wall pereshed

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,674 miles

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

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

nearside reasr tyre outer side wall pereshed

Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,490 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall pereshin g

Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,764 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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P231 AWV is a 1997 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P231 AWV, 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.

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What year was P231 AWV registered?

P231 AWV is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P231 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 AWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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