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P886 JDA

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,576 mi
Last recorded118,576 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 JDA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 118,576 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 118,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 114,708 miles

front bumper slightly insecure

nearside front suspension knuckle joint worn

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

slight play nearside rear suspension radius arm bearings

slight play offside front suspension upper ball joint

Fail 29 Aug 2008 114,708 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front bumper slightly insecure

nearside front suspension knuckle joint worn

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

slight play nearside rear suspension radius arm bearings

slight play offside front suspension upper ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2007 101,836 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 101,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear wheel archs covered in tape.suspect sharp edges

Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension has one joint creaking, ie dry joint

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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P886 JDA is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P886 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 P886 JDA registered?

P886 JDA is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P886 JDA safe to buy?

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