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J790 FEX

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,771 mi
Last recorded66,771 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 FEX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,771 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 66,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,755 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,249 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 55,249 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,042 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 39,577 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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J790 FEX is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J790 FEX, 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 J790 FEX registered?

J790 FEX is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J790 FEX safe to buy?

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