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J106 DVG

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,624 mi
Last recorded64,624 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 DVG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 64,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake clevis,s & levers partially seized

n/s front floor corroding

o/s & n/s outer sills corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2007 62,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front indicator lens covers missing

osr arch corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,430 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2005 48,924 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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J106 DVG is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J106 DVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J106 DVG registered?

J106 DVG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J106 DVG safe to buy?

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