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P503 EWL

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 EWL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 98,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,062 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,472 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,172 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 27,172 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,846 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,725 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 26,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,089 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,763 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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P503 EWL is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P503 EWL, 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 P503 EWL registered?

P503 EWL is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P503 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 EWL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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