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P83 UUF

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,295 mi
Last recorded53,295 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 UUF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,295 miles

both rear inner sill heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2011 53,295 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear inner sill heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

corrosion around the front subframe offside front mounting

corrosion on both rear inner sills

nearside front suspension close to its bump stop

nearside headlamp glass stone chipped

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

corrosion around the front subframe offside front mounting

corrosion on both rear inner sills

nearside front suspension close to its bump stop

nearside headlamp glass stone chipped

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

hydrolastic suspension becoming low at the front

nearside front headlamp glass stone chipped

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

hydrolastic suspension becoming low at the front

nearside front headlamp glass stone chipped

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,628 miles

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

corrosion around both rear subframe mountings

corrosion around the front subframe offside front mounting

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

nearside headlamp glass stone chipped

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to clearly view the front brake pads and discs

Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,628 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion around both rear subframe mountings

corrosion around the front subframe offside front mounting

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

nearside headlamp glass stone chipped

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to clearly view the front brake pads and discs

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,725 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion around the front subframe, offside front and both rear mountings

corrosion around the rear subframe front mountings

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

hydrolastic suspension becoming low

nearside front indicator lens stonechipped

outer parking brake cable corroding

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear subframe corroding

some corrosion on the front subframe

unable to clearly view the front brake discs and pads

unable to clearly view the offside rear flexible brake hose

Fail 4 Oct 2007 42,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion around the front subframe, offside front and both rear mountings

corrosion around the rear subframe front mountings

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

hydrolastic suspension becoming low

nearside front indicator lens stonechipped

outer parking brake cable corroding

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear subframe corroding

some corrosion on the front subframe

unable to clearly view the front brake discs and pads

unable to clearly view the offside rear flexible brake hose

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,262 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

plastic side skirts fitted

slightly restricted free movement on the offside rear parking brake linkage

stonechip in nearside headlamp glass

unable to inspect the offside rear flexible brake hose due to location

Fail 4 Oct 2006 40,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

plastic side skirts fitted

slightly restricted free movement on the offside rear parking brake linkage

stonechip in nearside headlamp glass

unable to inspect the offside rear flexible brake hose due to location

Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,644 miles

both front steel brake pipes heavily corroded

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

sill covers fitted

stone chip o/s/f head lamp

tested in wet conditions

Fail 31 Oct 2005 37,644 miles

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

both front steel brake pipes heavily corroded

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

sill covers fitted

stone chip o/s/f head lamp

tested in wet conditions

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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P83 UUF is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P83 UUF, 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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P83 UUF is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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