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J86 PBV

1991 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,411 mi
Last recorded88,411 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ86 PBV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,411 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 88,360 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 83,863 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,863 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,732 miles

BOTGH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT WIPER BLADES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,561 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 66,561 miles

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.

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 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.

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