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Rover Metro MOT Results

73.3% pass rate
from 262 tests in 2020
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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.

  • 8.8% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.38% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.76% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.38% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.38% fail on Clevis joint
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.76% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.38% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on All position lamps
  • 8.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.76% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Suspension
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (27 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Suspension unit (33 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Operation
      • 0.38% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.76% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.76% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.76% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.38% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.38% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
      • 0.38% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.38% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.76% fail on Seats
      • 0.76% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Chassis
      • 0.38% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Tank
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.38% fail on Body
      • 0.38% fail on Panel
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.76% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Requirements
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.38% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.76% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.76% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
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  • Rover Metro and 100 1990
    A huge improvement over the original Metro, sweet-spinning K-Series engine, excellent ride quality, comfortable up-front