MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,601 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P482 XWP is a 1997 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 P482 XWP, 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 P482 XWP registered?
P482 XWP is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 April 1997.
Is P482 XWP safe to buy?
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