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J183 FGH

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,363 mi
Last recorded60,363 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 FGH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,363 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,036 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,033 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

suspension sitting vehicle very low

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 54,658 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 54,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J183 FGH is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J183 FGH, 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 J183 FGH registered?

J183 FGH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J183 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J183 FGH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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