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J834 UOV

1992 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,324 mi
Last recorded48,324 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 UOV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,324 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate in poor condition

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front suspension low

nearside rear wheelarch in poor condition

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,669 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 38,195 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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J834 UOV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J834 UOV, 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 J834 UOV registered?

J834 UOV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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The MOT history for J834 UOV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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