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P712 BFP

1996 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,958 mi
Last recorded29,958 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 BFP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,958 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 29,958 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,772 miles

suspension height getting low, suggest pump up in near future

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,034 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing badly on edges

offside front jacking point to floor getting corroded and weak

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,201 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 19,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P712 BFP is a 1996 Rover Metro in White 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 P712 BFP, 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 P712 BFP registered?

P712 BFP is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P712 BFP safe to buy?

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