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P810 XHS

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,080 mi
Last recorded59,080 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 XHS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 59,076 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2005 52,541 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear and corroded at floor holding clips.

centre of n/s floor corroded on outer (secondary skin) and separating from main floor.

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge.

rear sub-frame corroded on outer skin on crossmember.

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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P810 XHS is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P810 XHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P810 XHS registered?

P810 XHS is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P810 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P810 XHS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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