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J762 NDV

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,622 mi
Last recorded110,622 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ762 NDV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 110,622 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,211 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 96,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,629 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 89,629 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,907 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall splitting

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 88,890 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall splitting

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 85,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,010 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 79,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,277 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 73,277 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,145 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 59,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,753 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,134 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,947 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,156 miles

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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J762 NDV is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J762 NDV, 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 J762 NDV registered?

J762 NDV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J762 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J762 NDV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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