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J982 TOF

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,290 mi
Last recorded34,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ982 TOF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,290 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2007 33,744 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2006 33,278 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 33,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

suspension ride height is getting too low on front of vehicle

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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J982 TOF is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red 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 J982 TOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J982 TOF registered?

J982 TOF is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J982 TOF safe to buy?

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