CarVerify

Free Car Check

R502 AGV

1997 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,811 mi
Last recorded42,811 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 AGV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,811 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 40,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,863 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 39,863 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,020 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 38,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,427 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 35,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,926 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,462 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,036 miles

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

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

sideskirts fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,528 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,364 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both offside tyres worn on inner edge 2mm

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2008 20,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both offside tyres worn on inner edge 2mm

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,438 miles

Offside 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 20 Oct 2006 18,074 miles

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

offside headlamp aim at lowest pass mark

sills covered

Pass 11 Oct 2005 16,176 miles

Offside 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.

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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R502 AGV is a 1997 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R502 AGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R502 AGV?

You can check the full history of R502 AGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R502 AGV registered?

R502 AGV is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R502 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 AGV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R502 AGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R502 AGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.