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J381 OKL

1992 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,314 mi
Last recorded76,314 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ381 OKL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2006 76,314 miles

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

osr wheel arch corroded/covered with gaffer tape.lens missing nsf indicator.nsf screen scratched.rear tyres 3mm.ns headlamp glass cracked.exhaust system corroded. vehicle underbody corroded.rear brakes imbalanced.osr brakes weaker than nsr.

Fail 4 May 2006 76,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

osr wheel arch corroded/covered with gaffer tape.lens missing nsf indicator.nsf screen scratched.rear tyres 3mm.ns headlamp glass cracked.exhaust system corroded. vehicle underbody corroded.rear brakes imbalanced.osr brakes weaker than nsr.

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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J381 OKL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel 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 J381 OKL, 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 J381 OKL registered?

J381 OKL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J381 OKL safe to buy?

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