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J678 LLV

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,355 mi
Last recorded46,355 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 LLV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,355 miles

fuel filler neck/breather or over flow pipes corroded esp overflow

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

screw in o/s/f suspension displacer

slight play in o/s/r radius arm

Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck/breather or over flow pipes corroded esp overflow

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

screw in o/s/f suspension displacer

slight play in o/s/r radius arm

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,080 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion starting in rear sills

fuel filler pipes badly corroded especially overflow

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [155/65/13t]

screw in o/s/f suspension displacer

suspension low

unable to check brake linings through wheels

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,009 miles

fuel filler neck pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [155/65/13t]

o/s/f wiper blade split

screw in o/s/f suspension displacer?

slight corrosion starting in rears of sills + wheel arches

suspension high?

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,829 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,019 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 30,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,893 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 28,893 miles

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

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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J678 LLV is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J678 LLV, 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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J678 LLV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 January 1992.

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