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R574 OFR

1998 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,876 mi
Last recorded49,876 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 OFR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2011 49,876 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,388 miles

n/s rear tyre age cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2011 41,388 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre age cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,284 miles

offside front and rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,314 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arches getting corroded

suspension height getting low, advise pump up

Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,174 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 30,174 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,401 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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R574 OFR is a 1998 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R574 OFR, 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 R574 OFR registered?

R574 OFR is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R574 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 OFR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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