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J727 FGT

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,712 mi
Last recorded46,712 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ727 FGT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,712 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 46,510 miles

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

corrosion n/s r

poor repair n/s inner sill

Fail 20 Nov 2015 46,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion n/s r

poor repair n/s inner sill

Pass 28 May 2014 46,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust downpipe is damaged

Fail 23 May 2014 46,044 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust downpipe is damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 41,038 miles

some damage to front exhaust

Pass 10 May 2012 35,387 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 33,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 31,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,191 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 30,191 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 29,271 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 27,439 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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J727 FGT is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J727 FGT, 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 J727 FGT registered?

J727 FGT is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 July 1992.

Is J727 FGT safe to buy?

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