MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
wheel arches poor condition †hand brake hard to pull
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
wheel arches poor condition †hand brake hard to pull
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R303 SHN is a 1997 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,384 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 R303 SHN, 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 29 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R303 SHN?
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What year was R303 SHN registered?
R303 SHN is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R303 SHN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R303 SHN 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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