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J448 RBD

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,908 mi
Last recorded37,908 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ448 RBD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

lower windscreen pannal corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

lower windscreen pannal corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,805 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front indicators outer covers missing

exhaust down pipe has damage

hand brake sits high

slight corrision near n/s/f wiper arm

Fail 15 Jul 2008 32,805 miles

exhaust down pipe has damage

hand brake sits high

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front indicators outer covers missing

slight corrision near n/s/f wiper arm

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s wiper box mount corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,886 miles

both front tyres heavily perished and cracking, both front tyres underinflated

n/s/r inner to outer sill corroded along seam

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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J448 RBD is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J448 RBD, 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 J448 RBD registered?

J448 RBD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 June 1992.

Is J448 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J448 RBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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