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P575 CAY

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,179 mi
Last recorded34,179 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 CAY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,179 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,521 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2013 32,518 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,629 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,464 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre perished and cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2011 30,464 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre perished and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,324 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2010 29,324 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,922 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 27,909 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,088 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,377 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,352 miles

oil leak

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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P575 CAY is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P575 CAY, 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 P575 CAY registered?

P575 CAY is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P575 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P575 CAY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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