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J837 EYC

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,361 mi
Last recorded35,361 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ837 EYC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,361 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 35,342 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO 10% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected Seriously low , riding on bumpstop . (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,101 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 35,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 34,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,720 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not it prescribed area

Oil leak

Under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,918 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded however not in prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,426 miles

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

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes.Ok at time of test.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2013 27,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,873 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,866 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,149 miles

suspension low

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,936 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 24,936 miles

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 24,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,032 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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J837 EYC is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J837 EYC, 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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J837 EYC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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