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P985 FCY

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,868 mi
Last recorded49,868 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 FCY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 49,868 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 49,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Fail 13 May 2008 44,512 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 44,512 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 40,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2007 40,874 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2006 39,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2006 39,923 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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P985 FCY is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc 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 P985 FCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P985 FCY registered?

P985 FCY is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P985 FCY safe to buy?

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