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J220 DVO

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,033 mi
Last recorded37,033 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 DVO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 37,033 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 35,940 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 35,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,325 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,659 miles

floors have surface corrosion

hand brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,329 miles

all steel brake pipes have surface corrosion

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

outersills heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,039 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,731 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,298 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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J220 DVO is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J220 DVO, 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 J220 DVO registered?

J220 DVO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J220 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J220 DVO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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