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R580 UHL

1997 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,075 mi
Last recorded62,075 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 UHL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2010 62,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

cannot check outer sills because plastic cover

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,548 miles

cannot check outer sills because plastic cover

Fail 12 Dec 2009 59,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,086 miles

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

front subframe rusty condition

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 38,679 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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R580 UHL is a 1997 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R580 UHL, 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

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What year was R580 UHL registered?

R580 UHL is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R580 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 UHL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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