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J942 KKK

1991 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,995 mi
Last recorded51,995 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ942 KKK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 51,995 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 51,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 51,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 50,580 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 49,129 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 49,112 miles

Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 47,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 40,776 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,861 miles

o/s step sill corroded front subframe corroded n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Sep 2015 38,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working when lights are on (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

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

front sub frame heavily corroded.

n/s/f step sill rusted through outside prescribed area.

o/s/f floor heavily corroded and weak.

o/s/f outer sill rusted through outside prescribed area.

rear bumper poorly secured.

rear closing sills corroded.

smoke from exhaust just in limits.

underside corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,662 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Genral corrosion found under vehicle front and rear.

N/S/F sill outer has a hole in it caused by corrosion outside the 30 cm prescibed area.

O/S/F lower wing/end of sill has hole in it caused by corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable see the thickness of all the front brake pads.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 34,656 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Genral corrosion found under vehicle front and rear.

N/S/F sill outer has a hole in it caused by corrosion outside the 30 cm prescibed area.

O/S/F lower wing/end of sill has hole in it caused by corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable see the thickness of all the front brake pads.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,441 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F welding repair open from outside but welded from inside

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Still corrsion presnt at O/S/F inner sill in front of jacking point but not within prescribed area

Underbody and some underbody components are suffering from surface corrosion.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 34,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody and some underbody components are suffering from surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,224 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 34,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,847 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 33,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,721 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 33,721 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,252 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 33,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,443 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 32,443 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

both front tyre stated to perish on outer side wall.

both rear tyres started to perish on both inner and outer side walls.

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape.

small amount of corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch (rear).

Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,413 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 30,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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J942 KKK is a 1991 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J942 KKK, 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.

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J942 KKK is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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