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R399 CMV

1997 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,874 mi
Last recorded44,874 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 CMV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,874 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 44,874 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 43,674 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 43,255 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 43,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 43,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 42,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,775 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front pipe deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2016 36,971 miles

metal brake pipes have been heavily greased

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,684 miles

brake pipes and hoses heavily greased

handbrake cables and linkages heavily greased

items heavily greased not allowing proper examination

Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,961 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 29,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,559 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 23,556 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,013 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 16,013 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,798 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,781 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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R399 CMV is a 1997 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R399 CMV, 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 R399 CMV registered?

R399 CMV is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R399 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 CMV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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