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C407 JAM

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,365 mi
Last recorded25,365 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC407 JAM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,365 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,448 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 23,842 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

front tyres n/s & o/s cracking and splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,842 miles

front tyres n/s & o/s cracking and splitting

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,735 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 22,726 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,390 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 20,091 miles

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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C407 JAM is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 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 C407 JAM, 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 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C407 JAM registered?

C407 JAM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is C407 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C407 JAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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