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P485 CEG

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,912 mi
Last recorded40,912 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 CEG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 40,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 40,911 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,142 miles

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

o/s/ and n/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 2 Nov 2009 38,142 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/ and n/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,292 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 25,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,376 miles

Tyre rh rear cut in outer wall not exposing cords

Fail 27 Sep 2006 23,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre rh rear cut in outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 28 Sep 2005 21,585 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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P485 CEG is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P485 CEG, 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 P485 CEG registered?

P485 CEG is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P485 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P485 CEG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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