MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,866 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill
Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor
headlight patterns poor
o/s/f outrigger missing but not significantly effecting structural rigidity
Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/gearbox mtg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
headlight patterns poor
o/s/f outrigger missing but not significantly effecting structural rigidity
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ball joint covers poor
both no plates poor
cv boots cracking
ns seatbelt stalk damaged but still works
sill/floor rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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J831 TJB is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 TJB, 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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J831 TJB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 January 1992.
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