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J243 TFA

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,949 mi
Last recorded57,949 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 TFA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,949 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

both outer sills corroded to excess (not in prescribed area)

rear valance corroded to excess

wiper blades req att soon

Fail 26 Jan 2006 57,949 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

4 hub caps fitted

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

both outer sills corroded to excess (not in prescribed area)

rear valance corroded to excess

wipers blades req att soon

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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J243 TFA is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc 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 J243 TFA, 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 J243 TFA registered?

J243 TFA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J243 TFA safe to buy?

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