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J677 VOB

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,307 mi
Last recorded7,307 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 VOB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 7,307 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 7,302 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 7,297 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 7,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 7,285 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 7,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 7,280 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 7,275 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated advise adjustment (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 7,264 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 7,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,248 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 7,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 7,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 7,081 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 7,081 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 6,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 6,811 miles

trim hieght low

Pass 1 May 2007 6,618 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 6,526 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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J677 VOB is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J677 VOB, 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 J677 VOB registered?

J677 VOB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 May 1992.

Is J677 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J677 VOB shows 20 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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