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J301 SEL

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,402 mi
Last recorded38,402 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ301 SEL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,402 miles

early corrosion to o/s front floor

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,853 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

inner sills (front) slight corrosion

o/s & n/s/r tyres weathering

Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 31,368 miles

as per 500602336115

Fail 12 May 2006 31,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

screen wipers clear poorly †front brake discs very rusty †rear brake readings low †rear brake application uneven but not to excess †

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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J301 SEL is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc 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 J301 SEL, 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 J301 SEL registered?

J301 SEL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J301 SEL safe to buy?

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