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J831 OEL

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,362 mi
Last recorded68,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 OEL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 68,362 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 66,924 miles

Corrosion in rear cross member

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,924 miles

Corrosion in rear cross member

Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,996 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 63,944 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion by front suspension mounts

Corrosion in rear cross member

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,447 miles

Corrosion on both sills and joint to floor pan

Corrosion on front panel

Corrosion on off side front floor pan

Corrosion on rear vallance inner panel

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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J831 OEL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J831 OEL, 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 J831 OEL registered?

J831 OEL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J831 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J831 OEL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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