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J512 PUD

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,615 mi
Last recorded116,615 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 PUD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 116,615 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 116,609 miles

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

rear chassis badly corroded but not near any prescribed area.

rough edges on rear wheel arches unlikely to be dangerous to road users.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 112,602 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 2,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion in inner rear panel.

front suspension low

Pass 6 May 2009 108,799 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)

corrosion in the rear box section outside the prescribed areas.

surface rust on most of the chassis.

Pass 13 May 2008 105,446 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2007 100,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in inner rear panel outside the prescribed area.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 94,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

evidence of petrol spillage near fuel tank. No leaks found.

n/s handbrake lever has reduced travel

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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J512 PUD is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J512 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 J512 PUD registered?

J512 PUD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J512 PUD safe to buy?

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