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J248 WVW

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,490 mi
Last recorded88,490 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 WVW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2008 88,490 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Frunt reg plate poor

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,876 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 74,876 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J248 WVW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J248 WVW, 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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J248 WVW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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