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R595 VGM

1998 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,904 mi
Last recorded30,904 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 VGM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,904 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,075 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

suspension height slightly low

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,385 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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R595 VGM is a 1998 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R595 VGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R595 VGM registered?

R595 VGM is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R595 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R595 VGM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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