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J942 HDM

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,333 mi
Last recorded30,333 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ942 HDM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,333 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 30,333 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,333 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,452 miles

both front flexi brake pipes end metal ferrule slightly corroded

both front jacking point areas starting to corrode

both rear tyres slight splits around tread pattern and sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,012 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 19,012 miles

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

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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J942 HDM is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J942 HDM, 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 J942 HDM registered?

J942 HDM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J942 HDM safe to buy?

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