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J377 NTA

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,371 mi
Last recorded43,371 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ377 NTA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 43,371 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,729 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under car inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 42,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under car inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,561 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 41,560 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,103 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,674 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,817 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,934 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 35,303 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,303 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,271 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 33,242 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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J377 NTA is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J377 NTA, 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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J377 NTA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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