1997 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · R502 AGV
1997 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 42,811 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1120cc
R502 AGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 42,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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R502 AGV Mileage History
- 23/03/202339,863 mi
- 23/03/202339,863 mi
- 21/03/202440,530 mi+667 mi
- 26/03/202540,948 mi+418 mi
- 31/03/202642,811 mi+1,863 mi
Average of roughly 976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R502 AGV 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 1997 Rover Metro (R502 AGV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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