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J758 LFP

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

408,154 mi
Last recorded408,154 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ758 LFP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 408,154 miles

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

rear arches starting to rust

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,636 miles

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

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

REAR WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...

Fail 24 Sep 2008 39,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,279 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 38,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,258 miles

Age related cracks N/S/R tyre.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,879 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 36,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J758 LFP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J758 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 J758 LFP registered?

J758 LFP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is J758 LFP safe to buy?

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