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J876 SAN

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,704 mi
Last recorded68,704 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 SAN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,704 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,742 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,739 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,009 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 54,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 48,437 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,437 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 47,206 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,920 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 49,920 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front floor corroded

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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J876 SAN is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J876 SAN, 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 J876 SAN registered?

J876 SAN is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is J876 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J876 SAN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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