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J228 AWJ

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,085 mi
Last recorded37,085 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 AWJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,085 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 37,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2006 33,106 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J228 AWJ is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J228 AWJ, 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 J228 AWJ registered?

J228 AWJ is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is J228 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J228 AWJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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