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K399 JGY

1992 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,371 mi
Last recorded37,371 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK399 JGY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,371 miles

offside door handle

offside front indicator lens

Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

offside door handle

offside front indicator lens

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door handle

offside front indicator lens

suspension ride height

Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door handle

offside front indicator lens

suspension ride height

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,711 miles

offside front indicator lens

offside outer door handle

Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,494 miles

offside door handle

offside front indicator

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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K399 JGY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K399 JGY, 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.

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What year was K399 JGY registered?

K399 JGY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 September 1992.

Is K399 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K399 JGY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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