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J44 VVC

1994 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,100 mi
Last recorded57,100 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 VVC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both wheel arches corroded one taped over

corrosion underside all suspension components/floors/inner sills/outer sills/rear valance corroded and holed

Pass 23 Dec 2022 56,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both wheel arches corroded

corrosion underside all suspension components/floors/inner sills/outer sills/rear valance corroded and holed

Pass 24 Dec 2021 55,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

general corrosion under side all suspension components/floors/sills/ all outer wheel archers

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Dec 2020 53,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under side of body

parking brake requirements only just met 15% It would appear that the rear braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body corrosion along both doors and wheel arches

corrosion along both outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,089 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,938 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 47,938 miles

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

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

suspension low on front

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,815 miles

corrosion along both side inner and outer sills

Fail 7 Jul 2016 47,815 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion along both side inner and outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,654 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes at rear greased

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,358 miles

All brake pipes heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 47,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,844 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,076 miles

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill at rear

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 11 Jul 2012 46,076 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill at rear

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,342 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,611 miles

greased brake pipes at rear

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,779 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 43,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,193 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 41,193 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,595 miles

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

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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J44 VVC is a 1994 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 54,753 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 J44 VVC, 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 32 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J44 VVC is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 November 1994.

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