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J170 SDB

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,290 mi
Last recorded54,290 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 SDB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 54,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 54,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,487 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 52,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,486 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 52,127 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

front sills/floor areas corroded around jacking points

front subframe corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 52,127 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,805 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

corrosion around rear subframe mounting points

fuel filler neck corroded

light corrosion to underbody

Pass 10 May 2017 51,515 miles

bumper rear valance corroded

fuel filler neck pipes corroded , not leaking

light corrosion to both front floors and sills

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 51,478 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,029 miles

front jacking points corroded

rear cross-member corroded

rear tyre side-walls cracking

surface corrosion to outersills

uneven wear on rear tyre treads

Pass 11 May 2015 46,019 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

both rear tyres perished and cracked

light corrosion to underbody areas and fuel pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,156 miles

light corrosion to underbody

rear valance corroded and holed

slight perishing to rear tyres and front outer constant velocity gaiters

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,753 miles

front number plate damaged

rear panel corroded and holed(not load bearing)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,367 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 25,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 25,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 25,009 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 24,975 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 24,909 miles

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

suspension trim height too low

Pass 12 May 2008 24,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,850 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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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?

The MOT history for J170 SDB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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