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J312 GWP

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,868 mi
Last recorded83,868 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ312 GWP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 83,868 miles

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM,FRONT TYRES PERISHED,N/S/F WHEEL RIM HAS MINOR DAMAGE,N/S CLEVIS PIN SIEZED,11MM CRACK IN W/SCREEN ZONE B

Fail 10 May 2006 83,868 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM. †BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE AGE CRACKS. †N.S FRONT WHEEL RIM BENT VERY SLIGHTY. †BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CLEVIS PINS SEIZED. †11MM CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN, ZONE B.

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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J312 GWP 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 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 J312 GWP, 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 J312 GWP registered?

J312 GWP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 May 1992.

Is J312 GWP safe to buy?

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