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P352 HOK

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,315 mi
Last recorded33,315 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 HOK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,315 miles

both centre floors have slight corrosion

both rear wheelarches slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2011 33,310 miles

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

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

both centre floors have slight corrosion

both rear wheelarches slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,972 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,452 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2009 30,446 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2008 28,387 miles

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

oil leak

rear suspension slightly soft

rear wheel arches for corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,387 miles

oil leak

rear suspension slightly soft

rear wheel arches for corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in nsr wheel arch

Pass 11 Jan 2006 23,039 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 23,039 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P352 HOK is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P352 HOK, 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 P352 HOK registered?

P352 HOK is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P352 HOK safe to buy?

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