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J850 DUB

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,486 mi
Last recorded53,486 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 DUB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,486 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 53,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,410 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,408 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 51,408 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,769 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 49,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear footwell outer corners (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 48,387 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 48,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan near lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced insider wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 45,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 39,036 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 39,036 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 35,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 31,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,841 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 27,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,489 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,300 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 22,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,994 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 20,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J850 DUB is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J850 DUB, 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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J850 DUB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 May 1992.

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