MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear suspension has negligable damping effect
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
NOTE sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills
STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s rear outer wheel arches getting rusty, repair A.S.A.P.
o/s & n/s floor panels starting to rust
rear window washer not working
slight play in n/s front upper swivel
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P551 HOB is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P551 HOB, 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 P551 HOB registered?
P551 HOB is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 November 1996.
Is P551 HOB safe to buy?
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