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J232 JTP

1992 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,453 mi
Last recorded55,453 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ232 JTP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 55,453 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside door sill corroded

offside front indicator lens missing

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre perrished in sidewall

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside door sill corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre perrished in sidewall

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside door sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

coolant pipe leaking on radiator

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 31 Jan 2012 47,464 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

coolant pipe leaking on radiator

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,220 miles

Advise corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Advise gearbox damp

Advise nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Advise offside front indicator lense slightly insecure

Advise stone chips in windscreen

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 45,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Advise damage to offside front indicator lense

Advise gearbox damp

Advise rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Advise stone chips in windscreen

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all4 tyre sidewalls perished

surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,046 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,032 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,261 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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J232 JTP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J232 JTP, 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 J232 JTP registered?

J232 JTP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 February 1992.

Is J232 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J232 JTP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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