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J143 GGU

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,860 mi
Last recorded44,860 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 GGU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,738 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,739 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 41,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 39,409 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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J143 GGU is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J143 GGU, 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 J143 GGU registered?

J143 GGU is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 January 1992.

Is J143 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J143 GGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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