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J461 VDU

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

60,753 mi
Last recorded60,753 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 VDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 60,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all welding has a heavy layer of underseal

battery terminals loose

engine has a vacuum leak

suspension has reduced dampening effect

vehicle sitting low

Fail 12 Apr 2024 60,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill in door jam (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced ns,central, inner, outer sill welding not continuous seam (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

battery terminals loose

engine has a vacuum leak

suspension has reduced dampening effect

vehicle sitting low

Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle sitting low on suspension dampening effect slightly reduced

Fail 31 Mar 2023 60,438 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle sitting low on suspension dampening effect slightly reduced

Pass 2 Apr 2022 59,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front suspension low

Offside Front tyre 20 years old

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

front panel holed

Fail 31 Mar 2022 59,846 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill 2 x holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front suspension low

Offside Front tyre 20 years old

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

front panel holed

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,619 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front upper panel corroded and holed

Fail 24 Mar 2021 59,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front upper panel corroded and holed

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,424 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

back box blowing

front panel as a hole in it

Fail 17 Mar 2020 59,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

back box blowing

front panel as a hole in it

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,032 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 56,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,781 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged could not adjust wing mirror with adjuster. ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,764 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 54,764 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,648 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 53,648 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

offside front bumper has damage

offside front suspension dropped

Fail 10 Feb 2012 52,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

offside front bumper has damage

offside front suspension dropped

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,345 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,914 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,382 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 50,619 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,253 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 50,253 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,975 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 49,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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J461 VDU is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J461 VDU, 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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J461 VDU is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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