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P73 LNP

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,642 mi
Last recorded25,642 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 LNP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,642 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 25,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 25,092 miles

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 24,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,838 miles

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,056 miles

corrosion starting in vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,371 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,178 miles

rust starting on n/s o/s rear wheel arches

Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 15,951 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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P73 LNP is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P73 LNP, 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 P73 LNP registered?

P73 LNP is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 October 1996.

Is P73 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P73 LNP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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