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J727 HHW

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2010 113,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 113,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 103,576 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 92,856 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,001 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 HHW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

J727 HHW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J727 HHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J727 HHW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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