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Rover Metro MOT Results

68.7% pass rate
from 217 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover Metro is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.92% fail on Pedal
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.46% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.46% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.46% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.46% fail on Switch
    • 0.46% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (24 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Operation (131 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.92% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.92% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Springs
      • 0.46% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 0.92% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.46% fail on Chassis
      • 0.46% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Pipe
    • 0.46% fail on Cabs
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.46% fail on View to rear
      • 0.46% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.92% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
  • 0.92% fail on Tyres
    • 0.92% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
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