MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,021 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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).
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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