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J894 EWP

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,565 mi
Last recorded56,565 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 EWP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear arches

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,116 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to offside sill

Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,116 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to offside sill

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,715 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,588 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,584 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

low braking effort nearside rear brake

Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,837 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 43,834 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Ingress of water to drivers footwell

O/S/F hydrolastic suspension slightly low

Fail 6 Nov 2007 43,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,256 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 42,090 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,090 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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J894 EWP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 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 J894 EWP, 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 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J894 EWP registered?

J894 EWP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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