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P418 HVP

1997 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,505 mi
Last recorded43,505 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 HVP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,505 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,871 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,871 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,070 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 38,024 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 38,024 miles

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

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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P418 HVP is a 1997 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P418 HVP, 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 P418 HVP registered?

P418 HVP is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P418 HVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P418 HVP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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