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S383 AFM

1998 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,699 mi
Last recorded27,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 AFM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 27,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,172 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 26,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre splitting/perishing

Fail 28 Jul 2012 24,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre splitting/perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

nsr tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2011 22,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

nsr tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,233 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Jul 2010 19,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,258 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsf and osf tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,433 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 17,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,747 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 13,795 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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S383 AFM is a 1998 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S383 AFM, 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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S383 AFM is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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