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J880 TBO

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,290 mi
Last recorded59,290 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 TBO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,290 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 29 Jul 2015 59,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,975 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,622 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 15 Aug 2013 54,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,091 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,276 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,011 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,220 miles

SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,680 miles

SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION THROUGHOUT

Fail 21 Jul 2008 44,680 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,762 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 35,847 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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J880 TBO is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J880 TBO, 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 J880 TBO registered?

J880 TBO is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J880 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J880 TBO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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