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J652 OVV

1992 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,761 mi
Last recorded61,761 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 OVV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,761 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 61,757 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both Front Indicator Outer Lenses Missing

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Door Mirror Glass Missing

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Inner Edge

Nearside Headlamp Glass Chipped

Radiator In Poor Condition

Rear Crossmember Rusted

Slight Play In Offside Rear Radius Arm

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,823 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 54,815 miles

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

both front indicator lenses damaged

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,043 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 51,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

N/S/F indicator lens missing,,,,,,,,

Slight freeplay O/S/R radius arm bearing,,,,,,,,,

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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J652 OVV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,118cc 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 J652 OVV, 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 J652 OVV registered?

J652 OVV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 May 1992.

Is J652 OVV safe to buy?

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