MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
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R235 LTV is a 1998 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R235 LTV, 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 R235 LTV registered?
R235 LTV is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R235 LTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R235 LTV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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