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J656 LFP

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,635 mi
Last recorded63,635 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 LFP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,635 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED. FRONT N/S TYRE ON LIMIT.

Fail 24 Jan 2008 63,620 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED. FRONT N/S TYRE ON LIMIT.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 62,475 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 62,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

REAR O/S AND FRONT N/S TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. REAR PANEL CORRODED AND HOLE IN BOOT FLOOR.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,151 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 61,151 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED. HOLE IN BOOT FLOOR AND REAR PANEL. REAR O/S WHEEL ARCH CORRODED. O/S LOWER SWIVEL BOOT SPLIT.

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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J656 LFP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J656 LFP, 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 J656 LFP registered?

J656 LFP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 January 1992.

Is J656 LFP safe to buy?

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