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J617 VAC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,456 mi
Last recorded22,456 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 VAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 22,456 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 22,030 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 22,030 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 21,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 21,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 21,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 21,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 20,877 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,646 miles

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

Slight cracking on rear tyres.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,234 miles

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

fuel filler pipes are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s/r inner wheel arch/back panel showing some corrosion

rear outer wheel arches are showing some rust and deterioration

rear tyres are showing some deterioration perish/crack marks on there tread and sidewall areas

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,921 miles

N/S REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCH SHOWING SOME RUST AND CORROSION.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON TREAD AND SIDEWALLS

Pass 16 Jul 2013 19,530 miles

ALL TYRES ARE SHOWING AGE DETERIORATION PERISH MARKS ON ALL TYRES X4

Fail 11 Jul 2013 19,526 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

ALL TYRES ARE SHOWING AGE DETERIORATION PERISH MARKS ON ALL TYRES X4

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,857 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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J617 VAC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J617 VAC, 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 J617 VAC registered?

J617 VAC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J617 VAC safe to buy?

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