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J832 TOX

1992 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,085 mi
Last recorded42,085 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ832 TOX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,085 miles

both rear tyres perished

front suspension slightly low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,104 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished close to limit

nearside outer inner sill corroded close to holing

offside outer sill corroded by jacking point

severall areas underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2011 41,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished close to limit

front suspension slightly low

headlight aim on lower tolerance

nearside outer inner sill corroded close to holing

offside outer sill corroded by jacking point

severall areas underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,260 miles

carb overflow rubber pipe split

offside & nearside outer sills weak with corrosion

offside front tyre worn to limit inside edge

offside rear trye sidewall perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,361 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

off side rear seat in stowed position

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,978 miles

petrol filler neck corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension height slightly low

offside & nearside outer sills corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,622 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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J832 TOX is a 1992 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J832 TOX, 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 J832 TOX registered?

J832 TOX is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J832 TOX safe to buy?

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