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J678 SNF

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

41,727 mi
Last recorded41,727 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 SNF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 41,727 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 39,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 39,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 38,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,865 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 37,865 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,460 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 37,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,143 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 37,135 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 35,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,240 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 35,232 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r sill corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,181 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 34,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,719 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 30,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,526 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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J678 SNF is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SNF, 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 J678 SNF registered?

J678 SNF is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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