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J507 VDU

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,099 mi
Last recorded40,099 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ507 VDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,099 miles

slight blow on exaust

Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,099 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight blow on exaust

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,899 miles

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre perished slightly

outer cv boots perished slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,427 miles

advise both cv boots slighty perished

advise both rear tyres slighty perished

advise fuel filler pipes corroded

advise handbrake travel slighty long

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,941 miles

cv boots slightly perished

fuel filler pipes corroded and breather pipes perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,396 miles

advise both front cv boots slighty perished

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise front brake pads look low

advise handbrake travel slighty long

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise n/s/r tyre slighty perished

advise signs of possable wheel cylinder leak n/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,864 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 32,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake fluid low, no reason found recommend having the brakes checked

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,332 miles

brake fluid low, no reason found recommend having the brakes checked

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 29,971 miles

slight signs of corrosion to rear valance

Fail 8 Aug 2005 29,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight signs of corrosion to rear valance

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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J507 VDU is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J507 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J507 VDU registered?

J507 VDU is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J507 VDU safe to buy?

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