MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J929 OWL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J929 OWL, 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 J929 OWL registered?
J929 OWL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 January 1992.
Is J929 OWL safe to buy?
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