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P683 KWK

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,718 mi
Last recorded49,718 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 KWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,718 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

both rear wheel archs corroded

petrol smell from o/s tank area

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,157 miles

front suspension trim height low

petrol smell from tank area

Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 44,947 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 44,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P683 KWK 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 80%.

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 P683 KWK, 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 P683 KWK registered?

P683 KWK is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P683 KWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P683 KWK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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