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J380 FMB

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,122 mi
Last recorded60,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ380 FMB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,122 miles

Both rear suspension unit brackets slightly corroded

Both rear wheel arch's corroded but not considered excessive

Front number plate cracked

Front upper slam panel corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer indicator lens cover missing

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Rear lower valence corroded but not considered excessive or in a perscribed area

Steering slightly knocking on lock to lock checks

Surface corrosion to nearside front floor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 60,122 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Both rear suspension unit brackets slightly corroded

Both rear wheel arch's corroded but not considered excessive

Front number plate cracked

Front upper slam panel corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer indicator lens cover missing

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Rear lower valence corroded but not considered excessive or in a perscribed area

Surface corrosion to nearside front floor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,996 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,274 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 53,274 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,693 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 50,693 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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J380 FMB is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J380 FMB, 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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J380 FMB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 February 1992.

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