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J948 TTX

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,457 mi
Last recorded47,457 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 TTX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,457 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,867 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,886 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 44,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,746 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 43,746 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,242 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 41,242 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 40,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,985 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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J948 TTX is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J948 TTX, 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 J948 TTX registered?

J948 TTX is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 December 1991.

Is J948 TTX safe to buy?

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