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J315 OFK

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,950 mi
Last recorded44,950 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ315 OFK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 44,950 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 44,949 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,929 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,249 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 44,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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J315 OFK is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J315 OFK, 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 J315 OFK registered?

J315 OFK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J315 OFK safe to buy?

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