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J83 PRP

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,957 mi
Last recorded70,957 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ83 PRP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 64,475 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 64,469 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,319 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 56,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,766 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 40,755 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,069 miles

Rear Lower bumper corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on the outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,651 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 29,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,742 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 28,742 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,905 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill.

front suspension level low.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,605 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,200 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,874 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,441 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,366 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 8,464 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 8,464 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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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J83 PRP is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J83 PRP, 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 J83 PRP registered?

J83 PRP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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