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P427 CDO

1997 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,663 mi
Last recorded74,663 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 CDO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,663 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 74,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear pannel corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant started to leak from expansion tank possible cooling fan or headgasket problem,temperature gauge not working correctly

Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,263 miles

cooling system has aleak

rear wheel arches corroding recommend replace .

Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,633 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 44,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P427 CDO is a 1997 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P427 CDO, 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 P427 CDO registered?

P427 CDO is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P427 CDO safe to buy?

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