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R586 LFG

1997 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,558 mi
Last recorded63,558 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 LFG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,558 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 63,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,335 miles

offside rear outer wheel arch rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2005 46,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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R586 LFG is a 1997 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R586 LFG, 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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What year was R586 LFG registered?

R586 LFG is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R586 LFG safe to buy?

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