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P322 JRY

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,064 mi
Last recorded42,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 JRY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,064 miles

Front brake pads cant be seen

Front number plate cracked but still can be read

OFS tyre inner wall cracking

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2013 42,064 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads cant be seen

Front number plate cracked but still can be read

OFS tyre inner wall cracking

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 35,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to offside front floor .rear brake pipes are slighty corroded .

Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,710 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,533 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front floors showing early corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,235 miles

both floor to sills showing early corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,814 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,868 miles

moisture inside n/s h/lamp

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2007 17,868 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 16,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P322 JRY is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P322 JRY, 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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P322 JRY is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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