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R776 NTD

1998 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,018 mi
Last recorded47,018 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 NTD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,018 miles

radiator top metal hose corroded

timing belt??

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

light corrosion on front to rear steel brake pipes in plastic clips

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge cords not yet exposed

offside headlight aim on lowest level

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

light corrosion on front to rear steel brake pipes in plastic clips

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge cords not yet exposed

offside headlight aim on lowest level

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

radiator top metal hose corroded

timing belt??

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,703 miles

corrosion on front to rear steel brake pipes in plastic clips

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

radiator top metal hose piece corroded

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

slight play in rear suspension

timing belt??

Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion on front to rear steel brake pipes in plastic clips

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

slight bind at offside front wheel

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

timing belt??

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres side walls deteriated

o/s and n/s rear wheelarches minor corrotion

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,438 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 34,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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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R776 NTD is a 1998 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R776 NTD, 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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R776 NTD is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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