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J834 SKV

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

54,905 mi
Last recorded54,905 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 SKV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,919 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,910 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,522 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,522 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,321 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 51,321 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,758 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 49,758 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perished

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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J834 SKV is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J834 SKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J834 SKV registered?

J834 SKV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J834 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J834 SKV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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