MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
corroded on both rear inner wheel arches behind bumper
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both sides behind bumper (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corroded on both rear inner wheel arches behind bumper
offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge
welding repairs to outer floor and nearside body sill
front suspension close to bump stops
welding repairs to outer floor and nearside body sill
welding repairs to outer floor and nearside body sill
coolant hose has a slight leak
nearside front tyre worn slightly low
nearside front tyre worn on legal limit
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on nearside front sill/floor pan
nearside front tyre worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover broken
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J978 HTP is a 1991 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 J978 HTP, 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 J978 HTP registered?
J978 HTP is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 December 1991.
Is J978 HTP safe to buy?
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