Rover Metro
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 1,753 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
1,753
Best Year
1995 (82%)
Years Covered
7
About the Rover Metro
The Rover Metro has been tested 1,753 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (1990 to 1996), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 34 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 67%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The ROVER METRO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 52,357 miles, while the newest (1996) averages 48,435 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Rover Metro by Year
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