Does the Rover Metro fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Rover Metro records 9.15 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 10.67 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−1.52, 95% interval −2.42 to −0.63). It ranks 493 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Rover Metro by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Rover Metro is “Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen”, recorded 158 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 158 | 3.09 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 112 | 2.19 |
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 82 | 1.60 |
| Wiper blade defective | 71 | 1.39 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,116 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Other pages for this model
Rover Metro by postcode area · Rover Metro body, chassis and structure failures · Rover Metro brakes failures · Rover Metro lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Rover Metro noise, emissions and leaks failures · Rover Metro seat belts and airbags failures · Rover Metro steering failures · Rover Metro suspension failures · Rover Metro tyres failures