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J976 RJM

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

648 mi
Last recorded648 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 RJM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 648 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 648 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut likely to become detached RELUCTER RINGS LOSE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 407 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 214 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 47 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,281 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear valance badly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 20,778 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear valance badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,373 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear hydroelastic pipes rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2008 19,717 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,464 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake imbalance

sill flanges corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,812 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 18,812 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

front suspension low

fuel filler pipes corroding

horn starting to grate slightly

hydro-lastic suspension pipes corroding

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear wiper split on edge

slight corrosion to both inner sills

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2006 18,806 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both inner sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres perishing

front suspension low

fuel filler corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

suspension pipes starting to corrode

tyre sizes 160 65 R315

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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J976 RJM is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J976 RJM, 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 J976 RJM registered?

J976 RJM is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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