MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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as per advise sheet issued on 14/6/06
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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J229 VOG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 June 1992.
Is J229 VOG safe to buy?
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