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J840 MHG

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,511 mi
Last recorded65,511 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 MHG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 65,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 64,812 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 64,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,844 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,404 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,805 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,840 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate not seem welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,796 miles

all four tyres perished (cracking)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,769 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,417 miles

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

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

both rear and nearside front tyres have cracked walls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

rear apron is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,271 miles

both rear tyres are developing cracks

rear apron is corroded but not within 12"

Fail 29 Jan 2013 52,271 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are developing cracks

rear apron is corroded but not within 12"

Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,889 miles

slight corrosion is present on the rear inner sills and rear apron

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearsdide front and both rear tyres have cracks on the sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,936 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 49,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 48,559 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 47,641 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,635 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 46,635 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J840 MHG is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J840 MHG, 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 J840 MHG registered?

J840 MHG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 May 1992.

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