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J118 UWO

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,169 mi
Last recorded33,169 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 UWO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,169 miles

both rear tyres 2mm 1556513

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

offside suspension low front and rear

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm 1556513

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

n/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

offside suspension low front and rear

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,733 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside suspension low

Repairs to nearside outer sill

Temp repair to nearside side repeator

Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside suspension low

Repairs to nearside outer sill

Temp repair to nearside side repeator

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,490 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 20,485 miles

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

advise n-s-f tyre cut on outter side wall cords not visable

Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,334 miles

rear n/s wheelarch rusting

Fail 7 Feb 2007 16,334 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,104 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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J118 UWO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J118 UWO, 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 J118 UWO registered?

J118 UWO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 March 1992.

Is J118 UWO safe to buy?

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