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P671 RFV

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,113 mi
Last recorded48,113 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 RFV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,113 miles

Fuel pipe slightly coroded

Slight corrosion on flexi-brake pipe offside rear

Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

fuel pipe corroded

offside rear flexi pipe to master cylinder has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2007 45,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2007 45,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,865 miles

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

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

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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P671 RFV is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P671 RFV, 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 P671 RFV registered?

P671 RFV is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P671 RFV safe to buy?

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