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J702 SPM

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

64,230 mi
Last recorded64,230 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ702 SPM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 64,230 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 64,230 miles

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,880 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 55,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,683 miles

Nearside Front damp around suspension

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 52,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damp around suspension

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

both front wheels tight to turn

long travel footbrake

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 50,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch / sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 47,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seal corroded

Rear tyre perished

Fail 12 May 2017 47,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seal corroded

Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2016 43,167 miles

Both front outer c v boots perishing and splitting

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 43,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front outer c v boots perishing and splitting

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 38,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 38,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 34,843 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2014 34,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 30,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 30,415 miles

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

Both front wiper blades are split at the ends

Engine idle speed is very low

Fuel filler breather pipes are very corroded

Suspension is set very high

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,357 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 24,073 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Pass 10 May 2010 21,290 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 18,705 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 18,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 15,937 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 May 2007 13,652 miles

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

suspenion low

Pass 16 May 2006 13,207 miles

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

Front suspension low

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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J702 SPM is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 J702 SPM, 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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J702 SPM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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