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J776 MLA

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,131 mi
Last recorded51,131 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 MLA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2009 51,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

areas of corrosion to front of floor panels both sides (outside prescribed areas)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,532 miles

areas of corrosion to floor and sills, outside prescribed areas.

damage to offside rear indicator lens

Fail 13 Mar 2008 49,532 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to offside rear indicator lens

Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,627 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf floor & ns outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,627 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf floor & ns outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,845 miles

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

corrosion on inner & outer sills not structral at time of test

oil leak

signs of corrosion on rear wheel arches

Fail 14 Mar 2006 45,840 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

f/suspension low

n/s inner & outer sills corroded but not structral

oil leak

signs of corrosion around rear wheel arches

signs of corrosion o/s inner sill not structral

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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J776 MLA is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J776 MLA, 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 J776 MLA registered?

J776 MLA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J776 MLA safe to buy?

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