MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,626 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear exhaust (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres have sidewalls surface cracks
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres have sidewalls surface cracks
Both rear brakes are slightly binding
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil overfilled
nearside front top suspension arm dust cover split
rear exhaust baffles loose
engine oil overfilled
nearside front top suspension arm dust cover split
rear exhaust baffles loose
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
surface corrosion to front subframe
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J820 RAC is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 J820 RAC, 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 J820 RAC registered?
J820 RAC is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 October 1991.
Is J820 RAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J820 RAC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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