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J896 KJF

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,014 mi
Last recorded40,014 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 KJF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,014 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 40,014 miles

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

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,376 miles

Both front indicator light outer lenses missing

Oil leak

Slightly long brake pedal travel

Suspension height slightly low

Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,644 miles

front indicator outer lens m issing

fuel pipe from cap to tank badly corroded not leaking

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 17,644 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front indicator outer lens m issing

fuel pipe from cap to tank badly corroded not leaking

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,867 miles

Oil leak

front indicator diffusers missing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,017 miles

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

suspension low

Fail 18 Apr 2011 16,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

suspension low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 13,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,330 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 13,330 miles

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

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

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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J896 KJF is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J896 KJF, 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 J896 KJF registered?

J896 KJF is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 April 1992.

Is J896 KJF safe to buy?

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