Rover Metro MOT pass rate
71.3% of 1,712 Rover Metro MOT tests pass.
The Metro's pass rate of 71.3% is in line with the average across all Rover models, at 71.3%.
The Rover Metro passes 71.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 71.3% | 1,712 | 48,818 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Rover Metro
The most common reason the Rover Metro fails its MOT is brakes — present in 52.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 52.2% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 49.7% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 39.0% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Body, chassis, structure | 38.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.1% | Not working |
| Visibility | 17.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 12.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 10.6% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Steering | 2.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related Rover models
- Rover 75 — 64.1% pass rate
- Rover 25 — 68.1% pass rate
- Rover 45 — 62.3% pass rate
- Rover 216 — 71.1% pass rate
- Rover 214 — 68.7% pass rate
- Rover 416 — 67.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover Metro?
- 71.3% of Rover Metro MOT tests pass, based on 1,712 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Rover Metro?
- The most common reason the Rover Metro fails its MOT is brakes — present in 52.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the Rover Metro's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Rover service history guide for how to check and keep one.