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J863 PEC

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,787 mi
Last recorded57,787 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ863 PEC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2009 57,787 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear valance corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,787 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear valance corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,201 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 57,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,355 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 56,355 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,246 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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J863 PEC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J863 PEC, 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 J863 PEC registered?

J863 PEC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J863 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J863 PEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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