MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both outersills have been repaired and undersealed
n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode
o/s/r tyre starting to crack
o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode
n/s/r of inner sill starting to corrode
o/s outer sill starting to corrode
o/s/f inner wing starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J289 UTG 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 100%.
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 J289 UTG, 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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How do I check the history of J289 UTG?
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What year was J289 UTG registered?
J289 UTG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 January 1992.
Is J289 UTG safe to buy?
The MOT history for J289 UTG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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