1988 Rover Metro 1.0L Petrol · MEZ 202
1988 Rover Metro (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 40,644 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 998cc
MEZ 202 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 40,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MEZ 202 Mileage History
- 18/06/202438,164 mi
- 27/06/202438,176 mi+12 mi
- 26/06/202539,642 mi+1,466 mi
- 26/06/202539,642 mi
- 29/06/202640,644 mi+1,002 mi
Average of roughly 1,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MEZ 202 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Rover Metro (MEZ 202) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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