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R560 FWS

1998 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,196 mi
Last recorded39,196 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 FWS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 39,196 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding when rotated by hand

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,980 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 37,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,681 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 37,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,249 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,893 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,555 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,255 miles

slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,245 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,961 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2005 34,585 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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R560 FWS is a 1998 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R560 FWS, 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 R560 FWS registered?

R560 FWS is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R560 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 FWS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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