MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake imbalance 18%
front suspension corrodoed
rear suspension corroded
sump corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
accelarator pedal missing rubber cover
front brake imbalance 18%
front suspension corrdoded
rear suspension corroded
sump corroded
n/s/f tyre worn near ot limit
n/s/r tyre worn near mot limit
surface rust on front subframe
surface rust on front suspension
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
surface rust on front suspension
surface rust on front subframe
n/s/f tyre worn near ot limit
n/s/r tyre worn near mot limit
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust box deteriorated
front subframe has surface rust
gearbox box oil leak
general underbody surface rust
n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge
n/s/r tyre near limit
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
rear exhuast box deteriorated
rear exhuast box has a slight leak
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch release bearing noisy
o/s/f tyre has small bulge
rear sill becoming rusty & holed not structual
rear wiper split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres starting to perish
general underbody surface rust
rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorating
slight exhaust leak from rear join
slight knock and play in steering
very small chips in windscreen
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
surface rust on both rear wheel archs
surface rust on o/s/r outer sill
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
suspension slightly one sided
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre inner edge starting to wear
suspension slightly 1 sided
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
suspension low & reduced damping effect
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R847 NCK is a 1998 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 R847 NCK, 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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R847 NCK is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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