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J97 XPU

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,468 mi
Last recorded43,468 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 XPU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,468 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,380 miles

front tyres - n/s and o/s side walls perished

Fail 11 Aug 2015 43,377 miles

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

n/s/front and o/s/front tyres in poor condition / sidewalls persished

rear tyres, n/s and o/s - side walls persihed and cracked.

Fail 16 Aug 2014 40,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,199 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,009 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,392 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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J97 XPU is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc 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 J97 XPU, 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 J97 XPU registered?

J97 XPU is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 November 1991.

Is J97 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J97 XPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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