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J950 CRM

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,396 mi
Last recorded24,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 CRM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 24,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 24,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 24,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 23,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

smell of fuel but no leak found

Pass 20 Dec 2018 22,652 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

offside suspension low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,460 miles

All tyres in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,969 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 21,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,860 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 21,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,320 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 21,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre tread to sidewalls perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre tread to sidewalls perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,482 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,191 miles

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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J950 CRM is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J950 CRM, 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 J950 CRM registered?

J950 CRM is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J950 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J950 CRM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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