CarVerify

Free Car Check

J114 MCW

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

10,884 mi
Last recorded10,884 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ114 MCW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 10,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor section / jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor section / jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (N/S) low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 10,519 miles

Offside Suspension sitting low

Fail 4 Apr 2019 10,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lights (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 10,519 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Car not sitting "level" o/s low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 10,212 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 9,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 9,622 miles

corrosion to under side of car all over

Pass 3 Mar 2015 9,324 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 9,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 8,639 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 8,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 8,266 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 8,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,904 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 7,902 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,513 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 7,513 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 7,094 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,681 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,254 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 6,254 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,852 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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J114 MCW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J114 MCW, 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

How do I check the history of J114 MCW?

You can check the full history of J114 MCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J114 MCW registered?

J114 MCW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is J114 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J114 MCW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J114 MCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J114 MCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.