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J742 PBW

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,654 mi
Last recorded63,654 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 PBW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 63,654 miles

Corrosion , o/s/rear wheelarch

Rear bumper damage.

Fail 28 May 2012 63,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion , o/s/rear wheelarch

Rear bumper damage.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,084 miles

Rear bumper damaged.

Slight corrosion O/S/Rear wheel-arch.

Pass 21 May 2010 35,462 miles

front suspension low

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,661 miles

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

Offside rear brake not fully releasing and low braking effort

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,218 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 29,218 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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J742 PBW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J742 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 J742 PBW registered?

J742 PBW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 March 1992.

Is J742 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J742 PBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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