MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear inner sill heavily corroded
o/s/r tyre perished
outer sill covers fitted
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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