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J71 LDL

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,615 mi
Last recorded61,615 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 LDL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floorpan and body corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floorpan and body corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,997 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 5 Jul 2012 52,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,741 miles

offside and nearside sills, floorpan, offside and nearside rear wheel arches and exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside sills, floorpan, offside and nearside rear wheel arches and exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,519 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 43,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,000 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 39,285 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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J71 LDL is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J71 LDL, 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 J71 LDL registered?

J71 LDL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 July 1992.

Is J71 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J71 LDL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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