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R647 LRR

1998 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,300 mi
Last recorded42,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 LRR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,300 miles

rear silencer corroded and slightly blowing.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,624 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 28,569 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,512 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R647 LRR is a 1998 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R647 LRR, 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 R647 LRR registered?

R647 LRR is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R647 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 LRR 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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