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4 UKJ

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,863 mi
Last recorded23,863 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 UKJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 23,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 23,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,725 miles

front outersills damaged slightly

underside heavily undersealed in places

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,678 miles

underside of vehicle covered in sealant.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,621 miles

both sides front tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,565 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 23,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,496 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,470 miles

dampnest around brake master cylinder on leak found at time of test

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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4 UKJ is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 UKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4 UKJ registered?

4 UKJ is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 September 1991.

Is 4 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 UKJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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