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P652 FOC

1996 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,726 mi
Last recorded40,726 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 FOC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,726 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 40,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,244 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front suspension low

rear suspension low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes some pitting

n/s and o/s rear under sills starting to corrode

some corrosion to rear hydroelastic suspension pipes

some pitting to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 11 Sep 2013 39,990 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes some pitting

n/s and o/s rear under sills starting to corrode

some corrosion to rear hydroelastic suspension pipes

some pitting to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,699 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear box panel corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2008 35,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear box panel corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,316 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 30,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 27,547 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 27,547 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P652 FOC is a 1996 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P652 FOC, 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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P652 FOC is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P652 FOC safe to buy?

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