Est: £7,000 - £8,000
1997 Rover Metro 1.4 Cabriolet
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Est: £7,000 - £8,000
1997 Rover Metro 1.4 Cabriolet
UK • 15 Nov 2026 • Lot 501
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A very rare 1997 Rover Metro 1.4 Cabriolet, with only 11,562 miles from new and one previous owner. Its exceptionally low mileage and rarity make it a highly desirable find for collectors.
Condition
8
Low mileage, one owner, original literature
/ 10
11,562 miles
SAXXPKBWDBD103850
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
P480 LTH
1997
Auction
Est: £7,000 - £8,000
1997 Rover Metro 1.4 Cabriolet
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
The1997 Rover Metro 1.4 Cabriolet (often officially badged as the Rover 114 Cabriolet following the late-1994 range rebranding) represents the final production year of one of the rarest and most unique iterations of Rover's classic small car Only around 400 to 500 right-hand drive units were ever registered for the UK market with only a handful believed to remain on UK roads Powered by 1,396cc (1.4L) inline-four K-Series engine producing 73–75 bhp with a five-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels
Finished in Quicksilver Metallic with Granite Grey Velour complemented by alloy wheels The powered electric roof is fully lined and features a zipped-in plastic rear window, it also has the optional electric windows This desirable example has covered just 11,562 miles from new, making it an intriguing find for the marque enthusiast Benefiting from just one previous UK owner, its limited ownership history enhances the appeal
Accompanied by its original literature pack, providing...
Price Analysis vs Other Metros
£338
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,804
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Metro Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 27th Jan 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
11,529 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 28th Jan 2023, 11,529 miles
Failed
On 21st Jan 2023, 11,527 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On 15th Sept 2021, 11,509 miles
Passed
On 14th Sept 2020, 11,430 miles
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