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J2 SYB

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 SYB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 39,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 39,884 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,364 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,173 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 38,587 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 38,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f inner sill corroded

rear panel corroded and holed

Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,381 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,523 miles

Oil leak

both front inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,518 miles

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

Oil leak

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,336 miles

Oil leak

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch rear section slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2010 29,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine has a misfire

front number plate cracked

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch rear section slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,597 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,485 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,720 miles

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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J2 SYB is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J2 SYB, 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 J2 SYB registered?

J2 SYB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J2 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 SYB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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