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J763 FES

1992 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,776 mi
Last recorded29,776 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ763 FES
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,776 miles

suspension height needs adjustment

suspension lower than original height / very little suspension travel

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,855 miles

sills / floors slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 27,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

hydrolastic (fluid) suspension set low

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,519 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 26,496 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,049 miles

both rear tyrees badly perished

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,948 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 16,679 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,679 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,039 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,675 miles

rear wheel arches corrosion

suspension low

Fail 12 May 2006 14,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wheel arches corrosion

suspension low

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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J763 FES is a 1992 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J763 FES, 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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J763 FES is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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