MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
note plastic covers on sills so unable to check for corosion.
offside rear wheel arch corroding
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
note plastic covers on sills so unable to check for corosion.
offside rear wheel arch corroding
possible blow at exhaust manifold ???
unable to check rest of exhaust system for leaks due to badly holed front pipe.
Nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R504 FTC is a 1997 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R504 FTC, 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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R504 FTC is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 September 1997.
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