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P294 DOB

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 DOB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,862 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 118,700 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 118,698 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,093 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 58,093 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 56,566 miles

unable to test outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

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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P294 DOB is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P294 DOB, 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 P294 DOB registered?

P294 DOB is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 September 1996.

Is P294 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 DOB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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