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P762 ODX

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,791 mi
Last recorded52,791 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 ODX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,791 miles

fuel filler neck very rusty

rear wheel arches rusty not likley to cause injury

Fail 20 Jan 2015 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

fuel filler neck very rusty

rear wheel arches rusty not likley to cause injury

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler neck very rusty

rear wheel arches rusty excessive

unable to fully inspect outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills covered in plastic body mouldings

Fail 24 Jan 2013 52,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully inspect outer sills covered in plastic body mouldings

Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,921 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,921 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,556 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front floor slightly corroded near jacking point

Fail 20 Jan 2011 49,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front floor slightly corroded near jacking point

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,667 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2009 47,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,783 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 45,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler breather pipe extensivly corroded but not visibly leaking fuel

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,550 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler breather pipe extensivly corroded but not visibly leaking fuel

Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,555 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P762 ODX is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P762 ODX, 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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P762 ODX is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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