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MET 16V

1991 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,475 mi
Last recorded21,475 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMET 16V
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 21,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 21,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 20,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 20,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 20,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 20,051 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,023 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 19,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,840 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,569 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 18,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,320 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 18,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,338 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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MET 16V is a 1991 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 MET 16V, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MET 16V registered?

MET 16V is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is MET 16V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MET 16V shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MET 16V have outstanding finance?

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