MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R329 DSF is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R329 DSF, 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 R329 DSF registered?
R329 DSF is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R329 DSF safe to buy?
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