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J713 NBC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,122 mi
Last recorded41,122 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ713 NBC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,122 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 41,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 40,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011

Both sills corroding

NSF indicator cover missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sump corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,141 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,369 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,580 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 NBC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NBC, 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 J713 NBC registered?

J713 NBC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is J713 NBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J713 NBC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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