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P659 HOB

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,624 mi
Last recorded55,624 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 HOB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 55,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

tape on rear wheel arches to cover corrosion

weilding to nearside floor just adequate

Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,399 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,549 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corrosion

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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P659 HOB is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P659 HOB, 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 P659 HOB registered?

P659 HOB is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P659 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P659 HOB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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