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J731 PBW

1992 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,146 mi
Last recorded123,146 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 PBW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2008 123,146 miles

handbrake slightly low effort

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

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

floor, front sub- frame mounts and inner sills corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

sill covers covering inspection of sills

Pass 26 Mar 2007 117,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise floor pans advance rust

advise front suspension low

Pass 17 Mar 2006 114,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise advance rust on floor pans

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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J731 PBW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J731 PBW, 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 J731 PBW registered?

J731 PBW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J731 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J731 PBW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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