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J190 SPK

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,498 mi
Last recorded46,498 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ190 SPK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2017 46,498 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body work and supporting panelling nearside rear seat belt. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front chassis weak with corrosion.

Nearside outer sill weak with corrosion.

Offside rear corner bumper loose.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,009 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES ARE CORRODED

CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE NORMAL FOR AGE OF CAR

REAR BUMPER LOOSE

Fail 13 Jun 2016 42,940 miles

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

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES ARE CORRODED

CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE NORMAL FOR AGE OF CAR

REAR BUMPER LOOSE

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,051 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch/chassis corroding.

Play in offside rear suspension radius arm bearing.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 42,051 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front inner wheel arch/chassis corroding.

Play in offside rear suspension radius arm bearing.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,111 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 28 May 2014 38,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,118 miles

advise rear brake inspection.....

light under body corrosion.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,776 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,969 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated/poor condition

previous repairs corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,964 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated/poor condition

previous repairs corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear hub oily/damp

Fail 17 Apr 2009 30,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear hub oily/damp

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,170 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,846 miles

Nearside 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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J190 SPK is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J190 SPK, 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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J190 SPK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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