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J804 YNW

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,637 mi
Last recorded46,637 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ804 YNW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 41,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 32,408 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 28,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 28,122 miles

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

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

suspension low at front

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,347 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 25,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,752 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,103 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,198 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,885 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 15,885 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,059 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 12,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,593 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 7,745 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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J804 YNW is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J804 YNW, 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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J804 YNW is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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