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J509 PUD

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,310 mi
Last recorded75,310 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 PUD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,310 miles

charging light illuminated

corrosion forming to offside rear inner sill

some corrosion and slight blow on exhaust

Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,296 miles

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

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

charging light illuminated

corrosion forming to offside rear inner sill

some corrosion and slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,653 miles

spare tyre under inflated.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 62,392 miles

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

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

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

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

spare tyre under inflated.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,185 miles

UNABLE TO INSPECT REPAIRS COVERED WITH SEALER †TO N/S O/S JACKING POINTS

Fail 8 Mar 2007 52,996 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J509 PUD is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J509 PUD, 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 J509 PUD registered?

J509 PUD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 March 1992.

Is J509 PUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J509 PUD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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