1997 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · R950 LOJ
1997 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 20,857 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R950 LOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 20,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R950 LOJ 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 (R950 LOJ) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
R950 LOJ Mileage History
- 30/11/202115,068 mi
- 01/12/202220,850 mi+5,782 mi
- 01/12/202220,850 mi
- 05/12/202320,855 mi+5 mi
- 21/10/202520,857 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,488 miles per year across 5 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
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