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P416 FOA

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,611 mi
Last recorded70,611 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 FOA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,611 miles

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

suspension very low

Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,610 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

suspension very low

Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,994 miles

battery loose †general corrosion to under side †outer sills not fully checked due to sill covers †slight play in n/s/r radious arm †uneven front tyre wear †steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,105 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 67,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Corrosion to brake pipes. Covers fitted to sills. Condition of exhaust. Oil leak. Play in o/s/r radius arm.

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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P416 FOA is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P416 FOA, 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 P416 FOA registered?

P416 FOA is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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