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J828 LFP

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,916 mi
Last recorded50,916 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ828 LFP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror has glass missing

suspension ride height low

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror has glass missing

suspension ride height low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,625 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,721 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s (1 of 2)washer jets blocked

Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s (1 of 2)washer jets blocked

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,004 miles

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

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

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

suspension ride height close to minimum limit

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,665 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 44,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,533 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,953 miles

One of two washers inoperative on nearside.

Slight exhaust blow from centre silencer.

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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J828 LFP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J828 LFP, 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 J828 LFP registered?

J828 LFP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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