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P372 FNV

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,906 mi
Last recorded30,906 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 FNV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 21,774 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyres are cracking inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,209 miles

o/s/r radius arm assembly worn

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

small split in o/s/f wiper

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 13 Nov 2010 19,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrished

o/s/r radius arm assembly worn

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

small split in o/s/f wiper

Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,511 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 16,635 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 16,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,726 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 15,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

hand brake warning light on

small amount of servo movement

Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,571 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 14,571 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r wheel arch rusty and weak

tyres perrished

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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P372 FNV is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P372 FNV, 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 P372 FNV registered?

P372 FNV is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P372 FNV safe to buy?

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