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J713 KBK

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,202 mi
Last recorded51,202 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ713 KBK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 51,202 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 51,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,031 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 51,031 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front inner sill/door shut pannal corroded around a old weld repaire

Nearside Rear wheel arch has excessive corrosion

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear outer body sill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,945 miles

Nearside front doorstep in poor condition

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,945 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front doorstep in poor condition

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,937 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,038 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside hand brake linkage has restricted movement

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,338 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 41,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,310 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 40,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,649 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,649 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,444 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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J713 KBK is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J713 KBK, 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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J713 KBK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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