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J214 TVP

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,157 mi
Last recorded60,157 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 TVP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,157 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both wheel arches corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 60,116 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Idle speed slightly high

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

No heat shield between exhaust and fuel tank

Rear Both wheel arches corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,847 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 55,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 55,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative only one side working (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 52,562 miles

Battery loose but still secure

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

Gear box has slight misting of oil over it

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre also deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 49,526 miles

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

offsdie front door sill corroded but not considered excessive

radiator in poor condition

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 49,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

offsdie front door sill corroded but not considered excessive

radiator in poor condition

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 49,202 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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J214 TVP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J214 TVP, 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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J214 TVP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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