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P595 NVM

1997 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,320 mi
Last recorded34,320 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 NVM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,320 miles

Slight corrosion to both outer wheel arches noted.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 34,318 miles

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

Slight corrosion to both outer wheel arches noted.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear subframes floor panels and inner sills are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

unable to check outer sills for corrosion due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,472 miles

suspension low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,592 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 27,592 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,417 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 25,410 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear arch corosion

over sills fited

Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,241 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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P595 NVM is a 1997 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,384 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 P595 NVM, 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 29 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P595 NVM registered?

P595 NVM is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P595 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P595 NVM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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