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J506 GHY

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,995 mi
Last recorded123,995 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ506 GHY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 123,995 miles

Advise condensation in O/S headlamp

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 114,856 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension slightly bouncy not excesive at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,245 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both outer sills covered with trim unable to check at time of test

under side of car freshly undersealed still wet unable to check

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,211 miles

both rear tyres and n/s front tyre perishing cords not exposed at time of test

unable to check sills as covered with plastic trim

Fail 30 Jul 2007 85,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear and n/s front tyres starting to perish but cords not exposed at time of test

unable to check sills as covered with plastic trim at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2006 76,620 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J506 GHY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J506 GHY, 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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What year was J506 GHY registered?

J506 GHY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 February 1992.

Is J506 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J506 GHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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