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J94 XDC

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,113 mi
Last recorded89,113 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ94 XDC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 89,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,354 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,332 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside cv boot cracking

nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracked

offside front cv boot cracking

offside rear tyre close to limit and starting to crack

Fail 15 Aug 2006 76,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 76,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 74,531 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 74,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished cracks.

o/s headlight aim low (adjusted).

rear subframe mountings and suspension support straps show signs of wear.

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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J94 XDC is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc 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 J94 XDC, 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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What year was J94 XDC registered?

J94 XDC is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J94 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J94 XDC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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