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J174 VOB

1992 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

722,960 mi
Last recorded722,960 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 VOB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 722,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,933 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,845 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,412 miles

Nearside Rear ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,093 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode.

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 41,917 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 40,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,927 miles

chip to screen zone 'A'

Pass 25 May 2011 37,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,206 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 33,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J174 VOB is a 1992 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J174 VOB, 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 J174 VOB registered?

J174 VOB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 June 1992.

Is J174 VOB safe to buy?

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