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J665 CWY

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,663 mi
Last recorded77,663 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ665 CWY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 77,663 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor and jacking point holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear valance corroded

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose outer wing at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear valance corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

suspension height low

Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,083 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 77,083 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 76,043 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,243 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 4 Mar 2017 75,243 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,983 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 74,155 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,263 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,249 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,894 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,885 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 68,875 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,320 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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J665 CWY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J665 CWY, 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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J665 CWY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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