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J942 HMF

1991 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,661 mi
Last recorded83,661 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ942 HMF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,661 miles

Battery insecure

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2011 83,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,680 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,335 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 72,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 67,036 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 67,036 miles

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

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

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 HMF is a 1991 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 HMF, 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 35 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 HMF registered?

J942 HMF is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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