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J762 UAC

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ762 UAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,814 miles

corrosion nsf sill

suspension low

Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,814 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

corrosion nsf sill

suspension low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,294 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion nsf wing lower

nsr tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,292 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion nsf wing lower

nsr tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2010 86,414 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 86,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,664 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 83,664 miles

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,896 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 80,896 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,188 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 78,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 75,318 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 75,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

suspension ride height low at rear n s wiper spindle mounting correded os seat belt stalk worn

Pass 12 Dec 2005 72,285 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 72,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 UAC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J762 UAC, 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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J762 UAC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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