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J829 VTF

1992 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,274 mi
Last recorded36,274 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ829 VTF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 36,274 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 28,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 28,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,274 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 21,076 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 21,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,119 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,089 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 16,008 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Slight corrosion on N/S/F + O/S/F floor pan

Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,008 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Slight corrosion on N/S/F + O/S/F floor pan

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,857 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 15,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,722 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 15,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 15,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,092 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,246 miles

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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J829 VTF is a 1992 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J829 VTF, 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 J829 VTF registered?

J829 VTF is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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The MOT history for J829 VTF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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