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J797 SPA

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,756 mi
Last recorded94,756 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 SPA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 94,756 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 94,754 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,755 miles

Front and rear suspension low.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,639 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,402 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,579 miles

Front suspension has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,525 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,163 miles

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

Corrosion on front of n/side floor pan.

Corrosion on rear of o/side floor pan.

Slight cracking on n/side rear tyrebut no cords exposed.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 84,116 miles

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

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

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

Suspension getting low.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,116 miles

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

Suspension getting low.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,373 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Inside of o/side front tyre tread wareing low.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 82,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 77,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side front tyre tread wareing 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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J797 SPA is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J797 SPA, 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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J797 SPA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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