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P294 MNC

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,603 mi
Last recorded64,603 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 MNC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,603 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 64,603 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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 MNC is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel 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 P294 MNC, 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 P294 MNC registered?

P294 MNC is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P294 MNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 MNC shows 2 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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