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P859 BFX

1997 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,866 mi
Last recorded30,866 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 BFX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,049 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,614 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,620 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,240 miles

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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P859 BFX is a 1997 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P859 BFX, 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 P859 BFX registered?

P859 BFX is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P859 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 BFX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P859 BFX have outstanding finance?

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