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J756 LFP

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,804 mi
Last recorded84,804 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ756 LFP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,804 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,758 miles

offside headlight glass holed

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

offside headlight glass holed

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,144 miles

Front indicaor lenses missing

Front suspention hieght/very low

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear inner valance corroded and holed

Outer sills corroded and repaired

Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front indicaor lenses missing

Front suspention hieght/very low

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear inner valance corroded and holed

Outer sills corroded and repaired

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,803 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspention low

imbalance front brakes 17%

Fail 17 Jan 2012 59,784 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspention low

imbalance front brakes 17%

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tank filler pipes badly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 50,837 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear back plate damp

Tank filler pipes badly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,972 miles

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

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

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak gearbox?

rust on both outer sills

Fail 29 Jan 2008 33,451 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak gearbox?

rust on both outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

surface rust on offside outer sill

Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,599 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 29,599 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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J756 LFP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J756 LFP, 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 J756 LFP registered?

J756 LFP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J756 LFP safe to buy?

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