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JAM 472W

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,582 mi
Last recorded33,582 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 472W
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 33,582 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 33,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,518 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 33,354 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 33,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 33,079 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 33,014 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 33,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 32,963 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror damage

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 12 May 2015 32,935 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking Slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,769 miles

1.corrosion evident o/s rear inner wheel arch (front) 2.plastic over sills fitted 3.slight play in n/s rear radius arm

4.steering lock not working

Pass 2 May 2013 32,722 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 32,722 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 32,600 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 32,598 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,927 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,385 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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JAM 472W is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 50,078 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 JAM 472W, 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 36 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAM 472W registered?

JAM 472W is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is JAM 472W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAM 472W shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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