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H292 JBW

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,057 mi
Last recorded93,057 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH292 JBW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 93,057 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excesive corrosion in n/s/r inner arch

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 92,178 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 92,098 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corosion by rear seat belt lower mounts

corosion on both inner and outer sills

front subframe coroded

rear brake efficiency low

Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 89,286 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 84,809 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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H292 JBW is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H292 JBW, 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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H292 JBW is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 May 1991.

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