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J310 MDY

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,500 mi
Last recorded53,500 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ310 MDY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,500 miles

front section of exhaust in poor condition

fuel filler neck pipes badly corrodded.

near side of slam pannel excessivly

near side rear inner and outer arch are seperating.

off side front floor pan has been repaired from inside unadble to tell if weald is unbroken/looks in poor condition.

rear inner valence excessivly corroded

rear no plate letters in poor condition.

rear outer wheel arch in very poor condition

rear suspension very bouncie

Fail 30 Jul 2007 53,487 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front section of exhaust in poor condition

fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded.

near side of slam pannel excessivly corroded.

near side rear inner arch/floor seperating .

rear inner valence excessivly corroded.

rear no plate letters in poor condition.

rear outer wheel arches in very poor condition.

rear suspension very bouncie

scuttle panel excessivly corroded around wiper arm.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both outer sills heavily undersealed

both rear wheel arches in a poor condition

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

ns slam pannel corroded through

os outer sill swollen and corroded

osr tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition and tread splitting

patch repair to os outer sill

patch repair to osr floorpan

patch repairs to both front floorpans

rear bumper damaged

rear number plate in a poor condition

scuttle pannel corroded through

temperary repair to osr suspension unit securing strap

Fail 3 Aug 2006 49,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both outer sills heavily undersealed

both rear wheel arches in a poor condition

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

ns slam pannel corroded

os outer sill swollen and corroded

osr tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition and tread splitting

patch repair to osr outer sill

patch repairs to both front floorpans

rear bumper damaged

rear number plate in a poor condition

scuttle panel corroded through

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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J310 MDY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J310 MDY, 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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J310 MDY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 February 1992.

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