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P660 LJH

1996 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,683 mi
Last recorded29,683 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 LJH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,683 miles

rear exhaust con dition

Pass 6 May 2015 27,748 miles

rear exhaust condition

Fail 10 Apr 2015 27,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust condition

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,225 miles

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

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 16 May 2013 26,752 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

corrosion starting to form within the front cross member

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake pads starting to deteriorate

front discs and pads showing sign of excessive heat but all free and working ok at the time of the test

water within the nearside headlamp not effecting the opperation or beam image at the time of the test

Pass 25 May 2012 25,701 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming within the offside and nearside floorpan

floorpan needs re undersealing

front brake pads starting to deteriorate

sign of excessive heat to the front brake discs and pads all free and working at the time of the test

trims fitted to the outer sills

Pass 16 May 2011 24,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear seats folded away at the time of the test

fuel filler neck starting to corrode no leaks at the of the test

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 16 May 2011 24,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear seats folded away at the time of the test

fuel filler neck starting to corrode no leaks at the of the test

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 18 May 2010 22,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion forming in the offside and nearside floorpan

corrosion starting to form within the front cross member

offside windscreen wiperblade split

rear wiperblade spit

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 May 2009 21,348 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both offside and nearside floorpan sills rusty

corrosion starting to form within the offside and nearside floorpan

offside rear and nearside rear suspension soft in operation slightly reduced dampening effort

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 26 May 2009 21,348 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both offside and nearside floorpan sills rusty

corrosion starting to form within the offside and nearside floorpan

offside rear and nearside rear suspension soft in operation slightly reduced dampening effort

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 15 May 2008 20,042 miles

Oil leak

corrosion forming within the front cross member

corrosion forming within the offside and nearside floorpans

front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2007 18,764 miles

Oil leak

trims fitted to both outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

over sills fitted and can not see correctly

Fail 31 May 2006 17,469 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

over sills fitted and can not see correctly

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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P660 LJH is a 1996 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P660 LJH, 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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P660 LJH is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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