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J619 FAH

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,613 mi
Last recorded42,613 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ619 FAH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 42,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear valence and boot floor corroded and holed

Fail 12 Feb 2019 42,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear valence and boot floor corroded and holed

Pass 27 May 2017 37,820 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion n/s/r valance and floor area

Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed

rear x member holed

Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill holed

rear x member holed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,944 miles

rear cross member holed by corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2015 32,815 miles

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

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

rear crossmember holed by corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 28,232 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,315 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,029 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,351 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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J619 FAH is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J619 FAH, 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 J619 FAH registered?

J619 FAH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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