MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corosion to verious floor/ sill seams under the vehicle.
Exhaust system is deteriorating along its entire length. Verious moinor leaks.
Rear exhaust silencer box has a leak due to corrosion that is nearing the limits.
Suspension appear to be low. Signs that the underside has been in contact with objects. ( Hydrolastic system may need pumping up )
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corosion to verious floor/ sill seams under the vehicle.
Exhaust system is deteriorating along its entire length. Verious moinor leaks.
Rear exhaust silencer box has a leak due to corrosion that is nearing the limits.
Suspension appear to be low. Signs that the underside has been in contact with objects. ( Hydrolastic system may need pumping up )
front n/plate cracked
hole in o/s/f indicator lens
o/s door mirror taped on
water in o/s/f headlight unit
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J197 RNV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 J197 RNV, 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 J197 RNV registered?
J197 RNV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 May 1992.
Is J197 RNV safe to buy?
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