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P461 HKY

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,107 mi
Last recorded17,107 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 HKY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,168 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,763 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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P461 HKY is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P461 HKY, 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 P461 HKY registered?

P461 HKY is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P461 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 HKY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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