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P414 HVW

1997 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,432 mi
Last recorded50,432 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 HVW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 50,432 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,044 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 50,014 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 49,474 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 47,631 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 47,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,534 miles

Lower rear panel/valance corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 44,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Lower rear panel/valance corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,845 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,637 miles

rear valance badly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2012 39,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear valance badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,502 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 35,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 26,350 miles

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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P414 HVW is a 1997 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P414 HVW, 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 P414 HVW registered?

P414 HVW is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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