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P654 GDA

1997 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,177 mi
Last recorded32,177 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 GDA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 May 2010 32,177 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,291 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm. †OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.3mm.

Pass 4 May 2006 28,291 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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P654 GDA is a 1997 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P654 GDA, 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 P654 GDA registered?

P654 GDA is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P654 GDA safe to buy?

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