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J137 VVC

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,045 mi
Last recorded28,045 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 VVC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 28,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 26,826 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 23,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 21,883 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,863 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 21,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 21,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,216 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,741 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,202 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 20,202 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 19,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,608 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 19,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,986 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,062 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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J137 VVC is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 J137 VVC, 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 J137 VVC registered?

J137 VVC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J137 VVC safe to buy?

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