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R75 POE

1998 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,307 mi
Last recorded42,307 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 POE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,307 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on nearside rear door sill

unable to see both outer door sills due to plastic trims

Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on nearside rear door sill

unable to see both outer door sills due to plastic trims

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,111 miles

PETROL FILLER PIPES CORRODED BUT DO NOT APEARE TO BE LEEKING RECOMMEND THEY BE REPLACED

unable to see both outer door sills due to plastic trims

Fail 29 Sep 2010 32,107 miles

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

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

PETROL FILLER PIPES CORRODED BUT DO NOT APEARE TO BE LEEKING RECOMMEND THEY BE REPLACED

RECOMMEND FOOT & HANDBRAKE BE CHECKED & ADJUSTED

unable to see both outer door sills due to plastic trims

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,084 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,583 miles

plastic over sills fitted

wipers wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,711 miles

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

outer sills coverd in plastic

suspension requires pumping up

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,677 miles

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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R75 POE is a 1998 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R75 POE, 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 R75 POE registered?

R75 POE is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R75 POE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 POE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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