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J725 HGW

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ725 HGW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,246 miles

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,228 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,446 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,946 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,492 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,995 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,595 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,167 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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J725 HGW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J725 HGW, 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 J725 HGW registered?

J725 HGW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J725 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J725 HGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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