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J229 VOG

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,494 mi
Last recorded88,494 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 VOG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 88,494 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 14/6/06

Fail 14 Jun 2006 88,494 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

battery insecure

black marks to carpet in offside front footwell

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipe across rear of car above rear subframe rusty

cambelt last changed?

central locking inoperative on nearside rear door

front number plate damaged

nearside rear wheel trim not fitted

offside front door stiff to operate

offside outer cv gaitor perished and cracked

rear wiper split

various corrosion starting on vehicle

various oil leaks

washer jets poorly set

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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J229 VOG is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J229 VOG, 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 J229 VOG registered?

J229 VOG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J229 VOG safe to buy?

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