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P674 TBO

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,464 mi
Last recorded60,464 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 TBO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,464 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 60,460 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,584 miles

front jack points corrosion

front to rear sills corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,192 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 58,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,933 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front valance corroded near subframe prescribed area

o/s/f jack point corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,651 miles

corrosion to front pannell out perscribed airea

Pass 19 Aug 2005 51,643 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

outer floor,centre floor,front crossmember and boot floor all swelling with corrosion †

plastic outer sill covers fitted and condition of outer body sills cannot be determined

rear face of front body crossmember rusted and weak but just outside of prescribed area

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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P674 TBO is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P674 TBO, 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 P674 TBO registered?

P674 TBO is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P674 TBO safe to buy?

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