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P686 GBD

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,569 mi
Last recorded53,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 GBD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,569 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 53,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,567 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,035 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,881 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 18,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 17,559 miles

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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P686 GBD is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P686 GBD, 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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P686 GBD is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P686 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 GBD shows 10 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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