Rover Metro MOT Results

Registered in 1990
68.6% pass rate
from 102 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover Metro is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (160% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (180% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.98% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.98% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 8.8% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.98% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.98% fail on Pedal
    • 0.98% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.98% fail on Lever
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.98% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.98% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.98% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.98% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.98% fail on Switch
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.98% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.98% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.98% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.98% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.98% fail on Springs
      • 0.98% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.98% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.98% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.98% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.98% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.98% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.98% fail on Operation
    • 0.98% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.9% fail on Joints
    • 0.98% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.98% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.98% fail on Pipe
    • 0.98% fail on Seats
      • 0.98% fail on Driver's seat
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.98% fail on Wipers
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.98% fail on Steering
    • 0.98% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.98% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.98% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.98% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.98% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.98% fail on Tyres
    • 0.98% fail on Tread depth

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