MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
BOTH REAR INNER WINGS RUSTY
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR VALANCE RUSTED AND HOLED
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST WITH REPAIRED AREAS
OFFSIDE OUTER SILL RUSTY
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR VALANCE RUSTED AND HOLED
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
O/S OUTER SILL RUSTY
REAR PANEL RUSTED AND HOLED
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J79 VJM is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J79 VJM, 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 J79 VJM registered?
J79 VJM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 May 1992.
Is J79 VJM safe to buy?
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