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J208 TPK

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,257 mi
Last recorded17,257 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 TPK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 17,257 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,744 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,044 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,882 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,675 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 28 Dec 2006 16,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2005 16,379 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 16,379 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bumper insecure

front wipers splitting

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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J208 TPK is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J208 TPK, 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 J208 TPK registered?

J208 TPK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J208 TPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J208 TPK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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