What year Rover Metro is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1998 Rover Metro has the highest pass rate at 66.8%, out of 144 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Rover Metro MOT failures?

The most common Rover Metro MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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71,679 vehicles · MOT data 1982–1998 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1998

66.8% first-test pass rate · 144 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1993

50.3% first-test pass rate · 18,562 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1998	66.8%	44,939 mi	144
1997	66.1%	51,895 mi	777
1996	62.7%	55,229 mi	1,023
1995	62.0%	58,878 mi	2,412
1994	58.9%	60,707 mi	23,242
1993	50.3%	60,633 mi	18,562
1992	58.6%	58,097 mi	10,006
1991	59.4%	59,397 mi	7,933
1990	59.5%	56,676 mi	5,740
1989	61.4%	54,369 mi	1,366
1988	59.5%	46,724 mi	220
1983	64.4%	48,688 mi	150
1982	65.0%	41,191 mi	104

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