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A926 JFJ

1983 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,206 mi
Last recorded81,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA926 JFJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,206 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 81,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 80,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,039 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,815 miles

Fuel pipe touching/close to exhaust. (pump to carb).

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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A926 JFJ is a 1983 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 48,399 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 A926 JFJ, 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 43 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A926 JFJ registered?

A926 JFJ is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A926 JFJ safe to buy?

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