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J101 AHE

1992 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,175 mi
Last recorded53,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 AHE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,175 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

area of welded repair is heavily undersealed

both rear wheel arches are corroding

rear of floor pan is corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2008 53,171 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches are corroding

rear of floor pan is corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,009 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006
Fail 27 Apr 2006 51,579 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2005 51,195 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 51,195 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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J101 AHE is a 1992 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J101 AHE, 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 J101 AHE registered?

J101 AHE is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J101 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J101 AHE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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