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R847 NCK

1998 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

56,684 mi
Last recorded56,684 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 NCK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,684 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 54,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,402 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 49,914 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,233 miles

front brake imbalance 18%

front suspension corrodoed

rear suspension corroded

sump corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 47,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,750 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,745 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,961 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 41,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 33,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,726 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 34,724 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,842 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 30,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,910 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 27,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 25,945 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2008 25,945 miles

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

oil leak

suspension slightly one sided

Pass 22 May 2007 24,274 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge starting to wear

suspension slightly 1 sided

Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,245 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 21,245 miles

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?

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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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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