Car statistics
Rover Metro statistics
How many Rover Metros are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 360 −4.0% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 2,480 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 886 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 1996 293,240 licensed
- Declared off the road 87.3% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 98.3% of those licensed
How many Rover Metros are left in Great Britain?
There were 360 Rover Metros licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,480 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.9% fewer than the peak of 293,240 in 1996.
Rover Metros licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 293,240 in 1996.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 291,862 |
| 1995 | 292,847 |
| 1996 | 293,240 |
| 1997 | 289,384 |
| 1998 | 282,508 |
| 1999 | 275,109 |
| 2000 | 260,142 |
| 2001 | 239,421 |
| 2002 | 205,112 |
| 2003 | 160,303 |
| 2004 | 115,926 |
| 2005 | 77,097 |
| 2006 | 46,618 |
| 2007 | 28,866 |
| 2008 | 18,198 |
| 2009 | 11,225 |
| 2010 | 7,518 |
| 2011 | 5,177 |
| 2012 | 3,748 |
| 2013 | 2,658 |
| 2014 | 1,992 |
| 2015 | 1,538 |
| 2016 | 1,212 |
| 2017 | 986 |
| 2018 | 835 |
| 2019 | 705 |
| 2020 | 605 |
| 2021 | 547 |
| 2022 | 501 |
| 2023 | 430 |
| 2024 | 383 |
| 2025 | 358 |
| 2026 | 360 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Rover Metro versions
The Rover Metro GTI has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Rover Metro GTI | 31 | 299 |
Rover Metro MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Rover Metros in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Rover Metro registrations over time
Registrations of Rover Metros for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 101 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 101 |
| ’02 | 69 |
| ’03 | 54 |
| ’04 | 17 |
| ’05 | 13 |
| ’06 | 8 |
| ’07 | 1 |
| ’08 | 1 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 1 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Rover Metro engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 364 Rover Metros licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 55.5% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 29.7% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc has fallen from 69.5% in 2014 to 55.5%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 202 licensed | 55.5% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 108 licensed | 29.7% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 36 licensed | 9.9% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 10 licensed | 2.7% |
| Other sizes 8 licensed | 2.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 202 | 55.5% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 102 | 28.0% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 36 | 9.9% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 10 | 2.7% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Diesel | 6 | 1.6% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 5 | 1.4% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 901–1,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 69.5% | 23.0% | 4.8% | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 69.5% | 23.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 67.5% | 24.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 66.8% | 24.0% | 6.7% | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 64.1% | 25.7% | 7.2% | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 63.4% | 26.5% | 7.3% | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 63.1% | 26.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 64.1% | 24.7% | 7.8% | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 60.9% | 26.1% | 8.3% | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 62.9% | 24.4% | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2024 | 58.9% | 25.8% | 9.0% | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 55.5% | 29.7% | 9.9% | 2.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 97.1% | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| 2025 | 98.4% | 1.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Rover Metro safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Rover Metro in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Rover Metro. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Rover Metro with other Rover models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover Metro | 360 | −4.0% | 2,480 | 886 | Petrol |
| Rover Mini | 6,635 | −2.4% | 22,075 | 392 | Petrol |
| Rover 75 | 5,189 | −16.9% | 8,453 | 433 | Diesel |
| Rover 25 | 1,952 | −23.0% | 6,059 | 563 | Petrol |
| Rover Range Rover | 1,432 | +4.5% | 5,716 | 614 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 2,840 Metro records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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