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J455 SFL

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 SFL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 74,276 miles

handbrake long, has reserve travel

suspension low

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes, slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole, passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 72,731 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes,slight wear/play noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake slightly long,has reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes,slight wear noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2023 70,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension slightly high

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes,slight wear noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,668 miles

Front suspension high

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush,slight lift noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 66,667 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension high

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush,slight lift noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wrong way round

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 64,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe front mounting point( sill. inner sill and wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and sill to floor holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting point (sill, inner sill and wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,527 miles

rear sub frame surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,324 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,972 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 61,972 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,638 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,371 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,991 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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J455 SFL is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J455 SFL, 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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J455 SFL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 February 1992.

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