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R487 YOO

1998 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,091 mi
Last recorded73,091 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 YOO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,852 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 68,754 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,479 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 59,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,381 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 28,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,860 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,118 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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R487 YOO is a 1998 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R487 YOO, 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 R487 YOO registered?

R487 YOO is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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