MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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R497 NGA is a 1998 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R497 NGA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R497 NGA?
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What year was R497 NGA registered?
R497 NGA is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 January 1998.
Is R497 NGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R497 NGA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R497 NGA have outstanding finance?
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