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P509 FOE

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,904 mi
Last recorded52,904 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 FOE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,904 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,464 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 33,862 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,213 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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P509 FOE is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P509 FOE, 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 P509 FOE registered?

P509 FOE is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P509 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 FOE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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