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R352 AYG

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,920 mi
Last recorded25,920 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 AYG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 25,920 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion-marginal to areas noted above

Fail 31 Oct 2012 24,433 miles

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

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -marginal to rear floors and wheelarches

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,433 miles

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -marginal to rear floors and wheelarches

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,736 miles

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -especially to floors and rear wheel arches[marginal]

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -rear wheel arches very marginal

Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,723 miles

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -rear wheelarches very marginal

Fail 28 Oct 2009 21,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -rear wheelarches very marginal

Pass 25 Oct 2008 20,519 miles

hydragas suspension set very low-possible slow leak?some perishing and corrosion -rear wheelarches very marginal

nearside front bumper damaged-possibility of fouling wheel

Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,230 miles

some perishing and corrosion-marginal around rear wheel arches

Fail 23 Oct 2007 19,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

some perishing and corrosion-marginal around rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,019 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2005 16,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R352 AYG is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R352 AYG, 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 R352 AYG registered?

R352 AYG is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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