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J409 XAW

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,504 mi
Last recorded32,504 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ409 XAW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 32,504 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 31,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 29,568 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front suspension low

Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,553 miles

front suspension low

Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi pipe coroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 29,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi pipe coroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,522 miles

exhaust rattle

osf tyre cracking

rear inner valance corroding

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,512 miles

osf tyre cracking

rear number plate deterioating

rear valance corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 29,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,924 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 28,924 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 28,874 miles

corrosion o/s/r valance

Fail 6 May 2009 28,874 miles

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

corrosion n/s/f sill

corrosion o/s/r valance

Pass 13 May 2008 28,830 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,812 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 28,719 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 28,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,599 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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J409 XAW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J409 XAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J409 XAW registered?

J409 XAW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J409 XAW safe to buy?

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