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P534 KTU

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,991 mi
Last recorded39,991 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 KTU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,991 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front valance corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,988 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front valance corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,583 miles

front valance corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 39,580 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front valance corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,286 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,281 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,756 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 38,752 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,472 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,469 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,819 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 37,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,841 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 30,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,987 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 28,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,256 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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P534 KTU is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P534 KTU, 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 P534 KTU registered?

P534 KTU is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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