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J486 JOW

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,450 mi
Last recorded63,450 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 JOW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 63,450 miles

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

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

damage to rear bumper

Pass 8 May 2014 62,564 miles

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front lower panel corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 61,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front lower panel corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 58,561 miles

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

damage to rear bumper

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

offside outter sill rusty

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,507 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear panel corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2008 58,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear panel corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,833 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 14 Feb 2007 57,833 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

General oil leaks

Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

No rear lap strap fitted

Radiator in poor condition

Rear of car damaged

Spare tyre flat

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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J486 JOW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J486 JOW, 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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J486 JOW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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