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R309 HAA

1997 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,834 mi
Last recorded33,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 HAA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,890 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 29,842 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 23,636 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,549 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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R309 HAA is a 1997 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R309 HAA, 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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What year was R309 HAA registered?

R309 HAA is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R309 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 HAA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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