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J296 SPP

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,460 mi
Last recorded20,460 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 SPP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,460 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension low

nearside rear tyre deteriorating and side wall cracks

offside front flexi brake pipe center metal part starting to corrode

offside rear tyre deteriorating and side wall cracking

vehicle standing a lot

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,026 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

height level low on suspension

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 19,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,692 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J296 SPP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J296 SPP, 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 J296 SPP registered?

J296 SPP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J296 SPP safe to buy?

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