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J801 VPU

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,916 mi
Last recorded39,916 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ801 VPU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,916 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear arches

rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade unservicable

slight play on nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,075 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light comes on intermittently

rear tyres worn on inner edges (nearside rear tyre run flat?)

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 7 Oct 2005 34,058 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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J801 VPU is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J801 VPU, 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 J801 VPU registered?

J801 VPU is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J801 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J801 VPU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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