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J820 RAC

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

22,626 mi
Last recorded22,626 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 RAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 22,626 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2017 22,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 22,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,365 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 22,343 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,283 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 22,283 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,945 miles

Both front tyres have sidewalls surface cracks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,945 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,753 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Sep 2010 21,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,576 miles

engine oil overfilled

nearside front top suspension arm dust cover split

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,414 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 21,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,042 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 21,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,883 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 20,873 miles

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.

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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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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