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P273 REW

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,752 mi
Last recorded50,752 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 REW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,752 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,983 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,676 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 47,658 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,622 miles

offside rear door does not open

Suspention low

Fail 25 Sep 2007 47,622 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspention low

offside rear door does not open

Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,191 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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P273 REW is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P273 REW, 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 P273 REW registered?

P273 REW is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P273 REW safe to buy?

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