MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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) ()
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) ()
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) ()
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) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
rear sub frame surface corrosion
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)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J455 SFL?
You can check the full history of J455 SFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J455 SFL registered?
J455 SFL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 February 1992.
Is J455 SFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J455 SFL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J455 SFL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J455 SFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.