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J798 GHR

1991 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,980 mi
Last recorded53,980 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 GHR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,980 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 53,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

slight corrosion to floor and floor to sills.

slight corrosion to wheel arches.

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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J798 GHR is a 1991 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 J798 GHR, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J798 GHR registered?

J798 GHR is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 September 1991.

Is J798 GHR safe to buy?

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