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Q248HNA

1998 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,386 mi
Last recorded36,386 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ248HNA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 36,386 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 36,322 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 35,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,194 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,937 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,016 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 33,725 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,462 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Q248HNA is a 1998 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 39,006 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 Q248HNA, 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 28 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q248HNA registered?

Q248HNA is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is Q248HNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q248HNA shows 11 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.

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