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J238 SEG

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,326 mi
Last recorded31,326 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 SEG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,326 miles

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,049 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding

front suspension low

general underbody corrosion to floor pans, inner and outer sills

handbrake cable quadrants corroded and restricted free movement

rear tyres cracking and perished 155/65/13

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,760 miles

Brake pipes heavily corroded

Exhaust corroding

General underbody heavily corroded

Suspension corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,436 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

Suspension pipes corroded

Suspension/subframes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 30,137 miles

All tyres cracking

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,137 miles

All tyres cracking

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,847 miles

All tyres cracking

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to vehicle underbody

Exhaust corroding

Wipers poor

Fail 19 Aug 2010 29,847 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

All tyres cracking

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to vehicle underbody

Exhaust corroding

Wipers poor

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,544 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,983 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyres starting to crack

Hazard light switch slightly delayed on lights working

Suspension low but not touching bump stops

Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,245 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 28,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,316 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 27,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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J238 SEG is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J238 SEG, 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 J238 SEG registered?

J238 SEG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J238 SEG safe to buy?

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