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R678 JPB

1997 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,017 mi
Last recorded60,017 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 JPB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 60,017 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

general corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,909 miles

Corrosion within 30cm of offside front seatbelt mount but not considered to be excessive

Exhaust system in slight poor condition

Offside rear brake bind when turned by hand

Offside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Slack in handbrake

Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion within 30cm of offside front seatbelt mount but not considered to be excessive

Exhaust system in slight poor condition

Offside rear brake bind when turned by hand

Offside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Slack in handbrake

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,797 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,797 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,057 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2011 44,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,028 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

residue in header tank. possible head gasket.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,028 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

residue in header tank. possible head gasket.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 37,054 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,003 miles

Both rear wheelarches starting to rust.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 33,261 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn but legal.

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Slight binding of offside rear brake.

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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R678 JPB is a 1997 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R678 JPB, 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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R678 JPB is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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