MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear wheel arch corroded
plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition
both rear wheel arch corroded
Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition
Fluid suspension unit partially deflated front & rear (2.4.D.1a)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear wheel arches corroded
o/s/r tyre rubber perished, cracks to tread wall
plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition
Body has slight corrosion o/s & o/s rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
emissions reading just with in limits
plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
plastic mouldings fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R422 ORX is a 1998 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R422 ORX, 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 R422 ORX registered?
R422 ORX is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 April 1998.
Is R422 ORX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R422 ORX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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