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J997 BGP

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 BGP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake effort only just met adjustment required

Pass 30 Mar 2019 59,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,172 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,172 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,594 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 46,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 46,618 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,463 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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J997 BGP is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J997 BGP, 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 J997 BGP registered?

J997 BGP is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 August 1991.

Is J997 BGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J997 BGP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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