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J831 TJB

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

69,866 mi
Last recorded69,866 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 TJB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,866 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 69,816 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,899 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,337 miles

ball joint covers poor

both no plates poor

cv boots cracking

ns seatbelt stalk damaged but still works

sill/floor rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 58,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 57,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,648 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 57,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 56,673 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,065 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 56,065 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,266 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 55,266 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,339 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,099 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 51,099 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,832 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 40,832 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,481 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,049 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 23,049 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,163 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 20,561 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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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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