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J86 AVW

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,851 mi
Last recorded40,851 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ86 AVW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,923 miles

nearside front Tyre no tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,851 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,850 miles

brake fluid level on min

general underbody corrosion

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 4 Oct 2012 26,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level on min

general underbody corrosion

suspension low

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,472 miles

front discs corroding

front wipers starting to smear

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,192 miles

both front flexis starting to perish

exhaust corroding

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r back plate damp/poss leaking cylinder (performance ok)

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 15 Oct 2009 25,760 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 219,693 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 20,530 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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J86 AVW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J86 AVW, 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 J86 AVW registered?

J86 AVW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J86 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J86 AVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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