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J220 PJO

1992 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,872 mi
Last recorded52,872 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 PJO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,872 miles

brake pedal spongy

corrosion starting both rear inner arches

corrosion starting sills

front suspension low

repair nsr wheel arch

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion rear wheel arches

corrosion starting floorpans

corrosion starting sills

Fail 8 Feb 2011 50,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion rear wheel arches

corrosion starting floorpans

corrosion starting sills

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,981 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,583 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 42,331 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r radius arm noisey

Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,331 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

n/s/r radius arm noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,277 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 PJO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

J220 PJO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 February 1992.

Is J220 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J220 PJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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