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J183 GMY

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,328 mi
Last recorded26,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 GMY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,328 miles

both rear tyres low and cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,294 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,284 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 26,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,140 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 26,044 miles

nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,964 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,931 miles

Suspension ride height

Pass 17 Sep 2005 25,907 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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J183 GMY is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J183 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

J183 GMY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J183 GMY safe to buy?

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