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J908 RPR

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,115 mi
Last recorded52,115 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ908 RPR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,115 miles

front windscreen slight damage outside zones

Fail 27 May 2011 52,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen slight damage outside zones

suspension low

Pass 11 May 2010 47,903 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen slight damage out of zones

Fail 7 May 2010 47,844 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen slight damage out of zones

Pass 8 May 2009 40,645 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 40,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,044 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

signs of rusting on nearside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 3 May 2007 31,696 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished and slightly misshaped

suspension becoming low

Pass 3 May 2006 28,730 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J908 RPR is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J908 RPR, 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 J908 RPR registered?

J908 RPR is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is J908 RPR safe to buy?

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