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J985 GCR

1991 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,147 mi
Last recorded114,147 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 GCR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 114,147 miles

corrosion to outer sills,floor to sills, rear underside sills, front floors, n/s/r inner wheel arch and o/s/r brake pipe

front exhaust box blowing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge-raised tread pattern

play in rear radius arms

Fail 5 Aug 2008 114,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

corrosion to outer sills,floor to sills, rear underside sills, front floors, n/s/r inner wheel arch and o/s/r brake pipe

front exhaust box blowing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge-raised tread pattern

play in rear radius arms

Pass 10 Aug 2007 103,539 miles

corrosion to floor to sills, front & center floors and o/s/r brake pipe

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in both side rear radius arms

Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 95,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to floor to sills,rear underside sills,o/s/r brake pipe and rear wheel arches

fuel smell at tank

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s/r radius arm

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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J985 GCR is a 1991 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J985 GCR, 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 J985 GCR registered?

J985 GCR is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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