MOT Status
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54,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside washer jet poor
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perishing
engine sump and oil filter corroded
rear valance/boot floor corroded
underseal applied to all underbody
Nearside Front headlamp aim poor
Offside Front washer jet poor
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
oil filter corroded
rear floor/valance corroded to excess
underseal applied to all underbody
Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor (water in headlamp)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
both front fluid suspension accumulators corroded.
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
corrosion to underside of vehicle inner floors and jacking points , underseal has been applied
rear valance and boot floor corroded
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
front subframe and engine sump corroded
rear valance and rear floor corroded, not load bearing
underseal applied to rear sills
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
drivers washer jet poor
general corrosion to underbody
nearside front headlamp aim poor(lense faded)
rear valance/panel corroded
both front inner floors corroded around jacking points
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
nearside front headlamp aim poor
rear lower valance panel behind bumper corroded
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
front sills/floor areas corroded around jacking points
front subframe corroded
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
front sills/floor areas corroded around jacking points
front subframe corroded
oil filter and sump corroded
travel on footbrake pedal
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
corrosion around rear subframe mounting points
fuel filler neck corroded
light corrosion to underbody
bumper rear valance corroded
fuel filler neck pipes corroded , not leaking
light corrosion to both front floors and sills
nearside rear outer sill corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
bumper rear valance corroded
fuel filler neck pipes corroded , not leaking
light corrosion to both front floors and sills
nearside rear outer sill corroded
nearside rear tyre cracked in tread pattern
front jacking points corroded
rear cross-member corroded
rear tyre side-walls cracking
surface corrosion to outersills
uneven wear on rear tyre treads
both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished
both rear tyres perished and cracked
light corrosion to underbody areas and fuel pipes
light corrosion to underbody
rear valance corroded and holed
slight perishing to rear tyres and front outer constant velocity gaiters
front number plate damaged
rear panel corroded and holed(not load bearing)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
petrol pipe split but not leaking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
suspension trim height too low
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J170 SDB is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 J170 SDB, 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 J170 SDB registered?
J170 SDB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 June 1992.
Is J170 SDB safe to buy?
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