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P754 ACW

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

31,349 mi
Last recorded31,349 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 ACW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,349 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 31,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,765 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass loose .....rear wheel arches corroding .......fueo filler/breather pipe under o/s/r wheel arch corroding o/s/f headlamp[ has condensation

Fail 12 Dec 2014 30,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror glass loose .....rear wheel arches corroding .......fueo filler/breather pipe under o/s/r wheel arch corroding o/s/f headlamp[ has condensation

Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,402 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2013 29,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,534 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 26,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,009 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,700 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both inner sills (several patches)

corrosion to o/s/f chassis

no rear washer

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper split

slight bind n/s/r wheel

slight corrosion on brake servo

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 20 Apr 2010 23,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both inner sills (several patches)

corrosion to o/s/f chassis

no rear washer

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper split

slight bind n/s/r wheel

slight corrosion on brake servo

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,759 miles

small blow on the rear exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,521 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 20,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,215 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 19,207 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P754 ACW is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P754 ACW, 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 29 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P754 ACW is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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