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Rover Metro MOT Results

69.7% pass rate
from 231 tests in 2020
(16% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (1.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Horn (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Individual direction indicators (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.87% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.43% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 10.0% fail on Brakes (8.1% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance (12% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (94% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.87% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Rigid brake pipes (24% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Mechanical brake components (6.4% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.43% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.43% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.43% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.43% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.43% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.43% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.43% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.1% fail on Suspension (16% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (18% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Sub-frame (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (5.8% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.43% fail on Pipes
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.43% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4.2% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Joints (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.43% fail on Chassis
      • 0.43% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.43% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Pipe
    • 0.43% fail on Body
      • 0.43% fail on Panel
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.43% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.43% fail on Catch
    • 0.43% fail on Seats
      • 0.43% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (9.9% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers (17% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (11% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Condition (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Condition (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Steering linkage components (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Track rod end (29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
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