1997 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · R653 BJW
1997 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 42,653 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2012.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Oct 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R653 BJW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2011
- 42,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R653 BJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Metro (R653 BJW) between October 2005 and November 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
R653 BJW Mileage History
- 24/10/200531,088 mi
- 24/10/200633,439 mi+2,351 mi
- 22/10/200735,169 mi+1,730 mi
- 14/10/200836,154 mi+985 mi
- 14/10/200937,903 mi+1,749 mi
- 29/10/201039,299 mi+1,396 mi
- 01/11/201039,299 mi
- 11/11/201142,653 mi+3,354 mi
- 11/11/201142,653 mi
Average of roughly 1,912 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover Metro
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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