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R920 RHH

1998 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,021 mi
Last recorded15,021 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 RHH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,021 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 15,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 14,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 12,378 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,428 miles

slightly more than normal travel on brake pedal application

Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,153 miles

suspension low

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 9,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,846 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 7,838 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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R920 RHH is a 1998 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R920 RHH, 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 R920 RHH registered?

R920 RHH is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R920 RHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 RHH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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