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J216 ETS

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

57,555 mi
Last recorded57,555 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 ETS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,555 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,555 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 19 Aug 2020 55,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,443 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 53,279 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,391 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 51,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,854 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,854 miles

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,414 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,359 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 43,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,896 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

fuel filler/ breather pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 42,896 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filler/ breather pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,508 miles

oil in coolant possible head gasket

Fail 22 Aug 2011 40,508 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil in coolant possible head gasket

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,457 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,293 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 38,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,257 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 38,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,226 miles

OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM HAS PLAY IN IT.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,964 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 37,785 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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J216 ETS is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J216 ETS, 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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J216 ETS is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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