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J253 MFR

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,701 mi
Last recorded48,701 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 MFR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,701 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 48,701 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 37,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Sep 2005 37,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J253 MFR is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J253 MFR, 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 J253 MFR registered?

J253 MFR is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J253 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J253 MFR shows 6 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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