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J233 UUK

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,216 mi
Last recorded20,216 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ233 UUK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 20,216 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 20,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,973 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 19,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 19,638 miles

both offside and nearside rear inner door sill ends corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,597 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 19,597 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,579 miles

rear panel corroded and holed

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,534 miles

rear panel and o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,512 miles

Rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,316 miles

Rear inner and outer panel corroded, none prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,998 miles

Rear inner valance panel starting to corrode

Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,541 miles

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

service brake efficiency just meets mot limits

Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,541 miles

service brake efficiency just meets mot limits

Fail 22 Mar 2010 17,899 miles

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

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

rear vallance has corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,899 miles

rear vallance has corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,349 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,429 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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J233 UUK is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J233 UUK, 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 J233 UUK registered?

J233 UUK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J233 UUK safe to buy?

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