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J107 HCR

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,841 mi
Last recorded70,841 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ107 HCR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2008 70,841 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

MAJOR OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust downpipe damaged

offside front floor corroded

rear tyre sidewalls in very poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,045 miles

see last vt32

Fail 19 Feb 2007 57,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condision

o/s wiper blade in poor condision

perrishing to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

suspenshion low

vehicle in very rusty condishion

Fail 5 Feb 2007 57,814 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,214 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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J107 HCR is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J107 HCR, 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 J107 HCR registered?

J107 HCR is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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