MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR STEP CORRODING WITH AGE
OFF SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE
OFF SIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING WITH AGE
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
REAR INNER VALANCE CORRODING WITH AGE
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH SIDES FRONT FLOORS CORRODING WITH AGE
BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE
NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM CORRODING WITH AGE
REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE
BOTGH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE
BOTH SIDES FRONT WIPER BLADES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J86 PBV is a 1991 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 J86 PBV, 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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J86 PBV is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J86 PBV safe to buy?
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