1996 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · P846 GOH
1996 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 38,183 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2015.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P846 GOH Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2014
- 38,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P846 GOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Metro (P846 GOH) between July 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)”.
P846 GOH Mileage History
- 31/07/200621,725 mi
- 02/08/200724,515 mi+2,790 mi
- 06/08/200827,047 mi+2,532 mi
- 10/08/200928,727 mi+1,680 mi
- 21/07/201031,030 mi+2,303 mi
- 22/07/201031,043 mi+13 mi
- 10/08/201132,798 mi+1,755 mi
- 10/08/201132,801 mi+3 mi
- 16/07/201234,343 mi+1,542 mi
- 12/07/201336,585 mi+2,242 mi
- 29/07/201438,177 mi+1,592 mi
- 30/07/201438,183 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,058 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover Metro
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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