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J928 TAC

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,295 mi
Last recorded42,295 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ928 TAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to sepearate on inner walls.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,974 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,864 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,275 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 25,260 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,109 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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J928 TAC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J928 TAC, 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 J928 TAC registered?

J928 TAC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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