1996 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · P485 CEG
1996 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 40,912 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1120cc
P485 CEG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2023
- 40,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P485 CEG Mileage History
- 07/02/202340,911 mi
- 07/02/202340,912 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,325 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P485 CEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover Metro (P485 CEG) between February 2023 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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