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J123 RNV

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,127 mi
Last recorded100,127 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 RNV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2007 100,127 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2006 94,646 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2006 94,635 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 94,631 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 91,935 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 91,611 miles

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

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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J123 RNV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J123 RNV, 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 J123 RNV registered?

J123 RNV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J123 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 RNV shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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