MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
exhaust downpipe starting to corrode
Front bumper insecure
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear suspension slightly weak
nearside rear wheel arch has surface corrosion.
rear suspension slightly soft.
Oil leak
both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear wheel arches has surface corrosion.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.
nearside front wing has slight damage.
Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R715 AAB is a 1997 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R715 AAB, 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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What year was R715 AAB registered?
R715 AAB is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R715 AAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R715 AAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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