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J106 MFY

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,166 mi
Last recorded13,166 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 MFY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 13,166 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 12,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 12,840 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 12,805 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,991 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,709 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 9,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,048 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 9,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MFY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFY, 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 J106 MFY registered?

J106 MFY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J106 MFY safe to buy?

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