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J93 VVC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

47,195 mi
Last recorded47,195 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ93 VVC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,195 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear arch has signs of filler

outter sills surface corrosion

rear crossmember holed but not within any prescribed areas

suspension getting low

Fail 25 Nov 2008 47,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

nearside rear arch has signs of filler

outter sills surface corrosion

rear crossmember holed but not within any prescribed areas

suspension getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,306 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 42,306 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

N/S/R wheel arch rusty

Suspension low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,889 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 41,889 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 41,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J93 VVC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J93 VVC, 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 J93 VVC registered?

J93 VVC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 July 1992.

Is J93 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J93 VVC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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