1991 ROVER METRO1.1L Petrol

The Rover Metro presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 10 September 2025 at 92,536 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This marks five consecutive passes without advisories or failures, indicating consistent upkeep and no emerging mechanical or structural concerns over the past six years. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. Between the October 2022 test at 90,036 miles and the September 2025 test at 92,536 miles, the car covered just 2,500 miles across nearly three full years. Annual mileage has hovered around 1,000 miles or fewer in recent years, well below the typical 6,000 to 8,000 miles expected for a vehicle of this age. Such low annual accumulation raises the possibility of extended periods of standing, which can cause its own issues including flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and stale fuel system deposits. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that sit unused often develop surface corrosion on brake discs, binding handbrake mechanisms, and deteriorated rubber components such as suspension bushes, track rod ends, and coolant hoses. The Metro's steel body is also susceptible to corrosion around sills, wheel arches, and subframes, particularly if the car has been stored in damp conditions. Tyre age should be checked carefully, as rubber perishes with time regardless of tread depth. The absence of any flagged defects across five consecutive tests is genuinely unusual for a 35-year-old vehicle and suggests attentive ownership. A prospective buyer should verify that the car drives smoothly, that the handbrake releases fully, and that there are no signs of exhaust blow-by or coolant leaks that might not have been apparent at the last test. The clean record is encouraging, but hands-on inspection remains essential for a car of this vintage.