MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen scratched
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P418 DLS is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P418 DLS, 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 P418 DLS registered?
P418 DLS is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 August 1996.
Is P418 DLS safe to buy?
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