MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear outer wheel arches corroded
sill covers fitted
welr repair to off side rear outer wheel arch
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
sill covers fitted
welr repair to off side rear outer wheel arch
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front sub frame corroding
n/s/f floor corroding
n/s/r inner sil corroding
rear sub frame corroding
sil covers fitted
weld rep n/s door sil
weld rep o/s/r wheel arch
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front sub frame corroding
n/s/f floor corroding
n/s/r inner sil corroding
rear sub frame corroding
sil covers fitted
weld rep n/s door sil
weld rep o/s/r wheel arch
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
sill covers fitted
sill covers fitted
Slight play front suspension near side top swivel
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight play front suspension near side top swivel
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R680 GGS is a 1998 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R680 GGS, 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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R680 GGS is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 June 1998.
Is R680 GGS safe to buy?
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