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S368 SRJ

1998 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

61,771 mi
Last recorded61,771 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS368 SRJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,771 miles

at the time of test the nearside front seat and seatbelt rear seats and belts were removed unable to test these items

rear silncer box in contact with rear suspension

unable to assess condition of outter sills due to full covers in place

Fail 30 Jul 2008 61,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear silncer box in contact with rear suspension

unable to assess condition of outter sills due to full covers in place

Fail 25 Jul 2007 61,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front slam panel corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,611 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 52,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S368 SRJ is a 1998 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S368 SRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S368 SRJ registered?

S368 SRJ is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S368 SRJ safe to buy?

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