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J176 NFP

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ176 NFP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,350 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r outer arch corroded

small play/wear ? showing in o/s/r radius arm

Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,271 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SMALL MOVEMENT SHOWING IN O/S RADIUS ARM

SUSPENSION LOWISH

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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J176 NFP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J176 NFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J176 NFP registered?

J176 NFP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 April 1992.

Is J176 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J176 NFP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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