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J828 MRT

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,781 mi
Last recorded59,781 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,781 miles

n/s sill corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 59,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s sill corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hole in o/s sill

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,959 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

hole in o/s sill at front

Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,959 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

hole in o/s sill at front

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,130 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 55,130 miles

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s sill holed at front

Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,242 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 54,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s & o/s/r outer wheel archers corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

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 MRT is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J828 MRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J828 MRT registered?

J828 MRT is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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