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J676 WHP

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,994 mi
Last recorded39,994 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ676 WHP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,994 miles

extensive corrosion in rear lower panel

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,825 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,825 miles

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

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,534 miles

lower rear inner panel corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 39,534 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower rear inner panel corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 39,169 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 39,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 38,856 miles

front cross member and rear valence corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 38,856 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front cross member and rear valence corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 38,359 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 38,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2007 37,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 37,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,026 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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J676 WHP is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J676 WHP, 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 J676 WHP registered?

J676 WHP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J676 WHP safe to buy?

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