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J951 BOO

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,293 mi
Last recorded112,293 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ951 BOO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 112,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 106,005 miles

nearside hand brake performance low

slight corrosion offside front floor

Pass 20 Jun 2006 103,877 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 103,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2006 103,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

n/s front floor pan starting to corrode ie small hole

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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J951 BOO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 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 J951 BOO, 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 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J951 BOO registered?

J951 BOO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J951 BOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J951 BOO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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