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R356 LVC

1998 Rover Metro

Purple Diesel 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,021 mi
Last recorded52,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 LVC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,878 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 50,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches have corrosion.

exhaust getting noisy.

nearside handbrake effort low.

offside inner sill to floor area corrosion noted near seat & seat belt mounting points.

offside rear & offside front wheels stiff to turn.

offside rear handbrake linkage starting to seize; front pads not visible.

outer sill not available for inspection (covers).

Pass 24 Oct 2005 46,258 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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R356 LVC is a 1998 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 39,006 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 R356 LVC, 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 28 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R356 LVC registered?

R356 LVC is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R356 LVC safe to buy?

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