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R347 RAO

1997 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,384 mi
Last recorded46,384 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 RAO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,384 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,843 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inn er and outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2010 34,843 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inn er and outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,539 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 17,539 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 17,369 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,121 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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R347 RAO 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 53.8%.

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 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 R347 RAO, 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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R347 RAO is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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