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P622 BDF

1997 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,865 mi
Last recorded38,865 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 BDF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,865 miles

front bumper security

outer sill covers

Fail 6 Jan 2015 38,865 miles

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

front bumper security

outer sill covers

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,603 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sill covers

n/s outer sill on limit

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,190 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sill covers

n/s outer sill on limits

o/s rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,645 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall

n/s outer sill / wheel arch

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

outer sill covers

Fail 6 Sep 2011 37,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre sidewall

n/s outer sill / wheel arch

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

outer sill covers

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,104 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

nearside rear wheel arch

offside rear tyre getting cracky

Fail 24 Aug 2010 37,104 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

nearside rear wheel arch

offside rear tyre getting cracky

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,608 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,176 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear wheel arch is getting rusty

offside rear tyre is starting to get thin

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,458 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,792 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P622 BDF is a 1997 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P622 BDF, 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 P622 BDF registered?

P622 BDF is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P622 BDF safe to buy?

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