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J723 EGC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ723 EGC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 52,478 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,779 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 48,776 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 43,139 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 25,715 miles

All tyres are perished.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 25,715 miles

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

All tyres are perished.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,534 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 25,374 miles

All tyres perishing on shoulders

Some corrosion to offside rear inner and outer arch

Fail 23 Jan 2017 25,372 miles

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

All tyres perishing on shoulders

Rear service and parking brake efficiency low. Advise further inspection to be carried out

Some corrosion to offside rear inner and outer arch

Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,218 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 25,218 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,045 miles

Nearside tyres wearing low on shoulders

Fail 2 Feb 2015 25,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension height low.

Nearside tyres wearing low on shoulders

Rear service brake efficiency very low.Advise further investigation to be carried our

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,847 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 24,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,640 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 24,460 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,223 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 24,223 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake and parking brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,024 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 24,024 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,830 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 23,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,614 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 23,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,087 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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J723 EGC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J723 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J723 EGC registered?

J723 EGC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J723 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J723 EGC shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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