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P286 FDY

1997 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,236 mi
Last recorded85,236 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 FDY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,236 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,502 miles

signs of corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in o/s/r radius arm

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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P286 FDY is a 1997 Rover Metro in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P286 FDY, 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 P286 FDY registered?

P286 FDY is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P286 FDY safe to buy?

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