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J399 URW

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ399 URW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,158 miles

Corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arches

Corrosion n/s door step

Fuel filler neck rusty

Fuel filler tube to tank rusty

Rear of boot floor rusty

Slight noise when o/s/r wheel rotated

Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,158 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arches

Corrosion n/s door step

Ex front pipe blowing

Fuel filler neck rusty

Fuel filler tube to tank rusty

Rear of boot floor rusty

Slight noise when o/s/r wheel rotated

Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,919 miles

Advise corrosion boot floor

N/S headlight pattern slightly diffused

Pin hole front exhaust box

Rust in both rear wheel arches

Strong advise o/s/front tyre side wall ageing

Suspension low

coolant pie rear of engine corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2008 68,919 miles

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

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

Advise corrosion boot floor

N/S headlight pattern slightly diffused

Pin hole front exhaust box

Strong advise o/s/front tyre side wall ageing

Suspension low

coolant pie rear of engine corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,594 miles

Pin hole front ex box

corrosion starting boot floor.

general corrosion brake pipes.

spare tyre low on pressure.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust silencer pinholed . o\s front tyre walls ageing..

Pass 16 Aug 2005 67,896 miles

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

corrosion around fuel filler neck

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

non cat test carried out, co- 2.15% hc- 410ppm

offside inner sill to floor pan slight corrosion

offside outer sill slight corrosion

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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J399 URW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J399 URW, 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 J399 URW registered?

J399 URW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J399 URW safe to buy?

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