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P624 HYC

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,701 mi
Last recorded50,701 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 HYC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,701 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,364 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,122 miles

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,268 miles

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

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2009 42,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehice showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,375 miles

exaust system slightly fouling on n/s/r subframe

front & rear bumpers slightly damaged

general oil leaks

n/s/r & o/s/r hydrolastic cylinder straps slightly loose

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches corroded

o/s/f wiperblade slightly dragging

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread

rear no plate slightly insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,072 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREAD EDGES.

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES HEAVLY CORRODED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM AND BOTH SUBFRAMES CORRODING.

FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

HEAVY OIL LEAK.

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED.

O/S/R TYRE STRUCTER CRACKING.

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED.

REAR SUBFRAME MAIN BUSHES DISPLAYING SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT DETECTED FROM N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH.

UNDER VEHICLE FUEL AND BRAKE METAL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVLY CORRODED.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,329 miles

ADVISORY ITEMS FROM TEST REF 650433796229 APPLY

Fail 20 Oct 2006 34,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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P624 HYC is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P624 HYC, 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 P624 HYC registered?

P624 HYC is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P624 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P624 HYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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