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J815 HNP

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,299 mi
Last recorded24,299 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 HNP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 24,299 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear valance seriously corroded but does not effect structure/braking or steering

Fail 2 May 2012 24,299 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear valance seriously corroded but does not effect structure/braking or steering

Fail 11 May 2011 23,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 23,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,380 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 23,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,321 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 19,309 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

f / wipers slightly split

Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,149 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 19,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J815 HNP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J815 HNP, 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 J815 HNP registered?

J815 HNP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J815 HNP safe to buy?

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