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J882 MFJ

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,727 mi
Last recorded37,727 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ882 MFJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,727 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,987 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,025 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,293 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 34,289 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,423 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 32,423 miles

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

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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J882 MFJ is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J882 MFJ, 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 J882 MFJ registered?

J882 MFJ is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 October 1991.

Is J882 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J882 MFJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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