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P580 RHY

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,382 mi
Last recorded36,382 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 RHY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,382 miles

both rear wheel arches have some corrosion

offside front wheel arch has damage taped over

Fail 3 Mar 2009 36,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel arches have some corrosion

offside front wheel arch has damage taped over

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,790 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside outer sills have some corrosion but plastic covers prevent full inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2008 32,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside outer sills have some corrosion but plastic covers prevent full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,296 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

offside front suspension close to bump stop

offside front wing taped over

outer sills have covers fitted preventing full inspection

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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P580 RHY is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P580 RHY, 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 P580 RHY registered?

P580 RHY is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P580 RHY safe to buy?

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