CarVerify

Free Car Check

J841 EYC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,142 mi
Last recorded132,142 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ841 EYC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 132,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner wing area by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 129,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,898 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 125,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension cup joint between upper arm and hydrolastic suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 122,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,552 miles

Nearside Front floor corrosion at jacking point

Nearside Rear Boot floor corrosion near valance

Offside Front floor corrosion at jacking point

Offside Rear Inner wing corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,537 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside wings (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,209 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 104,158 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,533 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery held on by bungee cord

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,775 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,328 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 86,243 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear wheel arch and sill top corrossion starting recommend welding.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,243 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch and sill top corrossion starting recommend welding.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 83,904 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 83,904 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 81,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,093 miles

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

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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J841 EYC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J841 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J841 EYC?

You can check the full history of J841 EYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J841 EYC registered?

J841 EYC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J841 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J841 EYC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J841 EYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J841 EYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.