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J612 OBW

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,292 mi
Last recorded57,292 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ612 OBW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,292 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 57,292 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,181 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,922 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,867 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,849 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,337 miles

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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J612 OBW is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J612 OBW, 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 J612 OBW registered?

J612 OBW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J612 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J612 OBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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