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P341 RHY

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,107 mi
Last recorded37,107 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 RHY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,564 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 33,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,366 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,368 miles

rear under valance has rusty holes

Fail 19 Jul 2010 21,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,202 miles

ADVISE CORROSION STARTING FRONT CHASSIS BOX BY FRAIM MOUNTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,682 miles

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

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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P341 RHY is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P341 RHY, 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 P341 RHY registered?

P341 RHY is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P341 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P341 RHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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