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JBZ 8522

1993 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,945 mi
Last recorded54,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 8522
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 5,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 48,679 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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JBZ 8522 is a 1993 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 54,243 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 JBZ 8522, 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 33 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 JBZ 8522 registered?

JBZ 8522 is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is JBZ 8522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBZ 8522 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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