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R680 GGS

1998 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,011 mi
Last recorded81,011 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 GGS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,011 miles

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

sill covers fitted

welr repair to off side rear outer wheel arch

Fail 24 Sep 2012 80,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,994 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 80,993 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 67,558 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,558 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,196 miles

Slight play front suspension near side top swivel

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 46,120 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 46,120 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2006 37,156 miles

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.

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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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.

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