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J673 VMO

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,780 mi
Last recorded104,780 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ673 VMO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 104,780 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,289 miles

n/s outer sill has bad surface corrosion

o/s outer sill has bad surface corrosion

slight play in n/s/rear radius bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2005 83,735 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nail in tyre

o/s/r wheel/tyre out of shape

rear exhaust mounting cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2005 83,734 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nail in tyre

o/s/r wheel/tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust mounting cracked

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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J673 VMO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J673 VMO, 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 J673 VMO registered?

J673 VMO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J673 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J673 VMO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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