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J844 VWK

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,464 mi
Last recorded48,464 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ844 VWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,278 miles

battery insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2011 48,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,552 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,088 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 47,088 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

int pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear suspension soft

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,378 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 46,378 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,059 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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J844 VWK is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J844 VWK, 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

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What year was J844 VWK registered?

J844 VWK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 July 1992.

Is J844 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J844 VWK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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