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J867 YUM

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,790 mi
Last recorded43,790 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ867 YUM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 43,790 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 43,175 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 43,175 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 42,596 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 42,596 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arches and both 1/4 panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car ride hight low all round

Fail 21 Aug 2021 38,239 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arches and both 1/4 panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car ride hight low all round

Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,234 miles

brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2020 38,234 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,028 miles

brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,898 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

rear wheel arches corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,716 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

osr tyre on 3mm and nsr tyre on 2mm

rear wheel arches corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2017 36,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr tyre on 2mm and osr tyre on 3mm

rear wheel arches corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,744 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,230 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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J867 YUM is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 J867 YUM, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J867 YUM registered?

J867 YUM is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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