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J776 NTA

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,599 mi
Last recorded56,599 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 NTA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,599 miles

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 56,599 miles

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

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

hole in n/s/f sill and floor

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,664 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 54,661 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

body very rusyt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,669 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 51,669 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,653 miles

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)

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)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 49,010 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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,010 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,696 miles

wiper blades split

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 47,696 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,618 miles

Front number plate starting to fade

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding but not affecting load bearing items

Offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm wear limit on inner edge of tread

Rear exhaust lightly corroding

Surface corrosion to nearside rear floor/edge of sill

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,452 miles

Bottom lip of nearside rear inner wing corroded but not affecting load bearing items.

Due to front wheel and hub design,unable to fully check front discs and pads.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

Slight corrosion to nearside rear floor not considered excessive.

Very slight front brake distortion found on roller brake performance test.

Fail 2 Feb 2006 43,451 miles

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

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)

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

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)

Bottom lip corroded to nearside rear inner wheel arch.

Due to front wheel and hub design,unable to fully check condition of front brake pads.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

Small surface corrosion to nearside floor but not considered excessive.

Very slight distortion to front brakes.

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 NTA is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NTA, 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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J776 NTA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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