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P814 JDA

1997 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,417 mi
Last recorded41,417 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 JDA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2009 41,417 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear valance rotten both sides

Pass 13 Dec 2008 39,997 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,896 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 35,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake low effort

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,835 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 33,829 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 33,816 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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P814 JDA is a 1997 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P814 JDA, 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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What year was P814 JDA registered?

P814 JDA is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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