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J904 JRH

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,837 mi
Last recorded30,837 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ904 JRH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,837 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front inner wheel rim dented

offside + nearside rear outer sills corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2008 30,837 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front inner wheel rim dented

offside + nearside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,036 miles

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

front number plate faded

Fail 18 Apr 2007 26,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate faded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,110 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 21,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge + nail in it

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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J904 JRH is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J904 JRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J904 JRH registered?

J904 JRH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 July 1992.

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