MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
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P497 HVP is a 1997 Rover Metro in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 P497 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 P497 HVP registered?
P497 HVP is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 May 1997.
Is P497 HVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P497 HVP shows 1 test 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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