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J484 WRW

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,617 mi
Last recorded51,617 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ484 WRW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,617 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre sidewalls and tread cracked

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,597 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre sidewalls and tread cracked

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

slight corrosion to inner fuel flap area

water ingress to rear number plate

Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,558 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

slight corrosion to inner fuel flap area

water ingress to rear number plate

Fail 13 Jul 2009 49,282 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

both rear wheel arches taped up

fuel filler neck very heavily corroded but no sign of leaking at time of test

rear no. plate starting to delaminate but clearly ledgable

some staining to underside of fuel tank as if been leaking but dry at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,282 miles

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

both rear wheel arches taped up

fuel filler neck very heavily corroded but no sign of leaking at time of test

rear no. plate starting to delaminate but clearly ledgable

some staining to underside of fuel tank as if been leaking but dry at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,299 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 46,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,783 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 42,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,753 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 39,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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J484 WRW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J484 WRW, 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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J484 WRW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 July 1992.

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