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P621 MLL

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,460 mi
Last recorded68,460 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 MLL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,460 miles

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

Offside Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

rear wheel arches and inner sills slightly corroded.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 68,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

general corrosion throughout vehicle

offside number plate light lens damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,218 miles

rear boot lock 'sticks'

rear handbrake cable becoming insecure

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2009 64,218 miles

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

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

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

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

rear boot lock 'sticks'

rear handbrake cable becoming insecure

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2008 60,931 miles

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT AT EDGE

O/S/R BUMPER LOSE

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

SUSPENSION LOW

Fail 5 Aug 2008 60,931 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT AT EDGE

O/S/R BUMPER LOSE

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

SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,084 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 56,083 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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P621 MLL is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P621 MLL, 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 P621 MLL registered?

P621 MLL is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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