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J731 VTG

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,764 mi
Last recorded33,764 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 VTG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 33,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,881 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF N/S OUTER WHEEL ARCH PANAL (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,893 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH PANAL & METAL FUEL FILLER NECK & BREATHER PIPE

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 VTG is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

J731 VTG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J731 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J731 VTG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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