Where in Britain does the Rover Metro fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 34.5% of 5,116 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Rover Metro failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Portsmouth (PO): 46.4% against 34.2% elsewhere (+12.2 points). It does best in Birmingham (B), −5.4 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Rover Metro MOT statistics · check a Rover Metro by registration
Rover Metro in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth (PO) | 46.4 | 34.2 | +12.2 | +3.8 to +20.7 | 138 (rough estimate) |
| Coventry (CV) | 42.3 | 34.3 | +8.0 | −1.6 to +17.6 | 104 (rough estimate) |
| Brighton (BN) | 41.8 | 34.3 | +7.4 | −2.2 to +17.0 | 103 (rough estimate) |
| Bristol (BS) | 39.0 | 34.4 | +4.7 | −4.8 to +14.1 | 105 (rough estimate) |
| Peterborough (PE) | 30.1 | 34.6 | −4.5 | −12.3 to +3.4 | 136 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 29.4 | 34.8 | −5.4 | −10.6 to −0.2 | 313 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,116 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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