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K827 JMX

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

37,255 mi
Last recorded37,255 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK827 JMX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 37,255 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 37,248 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 37,125 miles

Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 37,124 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative fluid suspension inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,632 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,436 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,725 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,424 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,138 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 35,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,815 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 34,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,452 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,452 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,963 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 33,963 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,185 miles

N/S/R wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2008 33,185 miles

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

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

N/S/R wheel inner rim damaged

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,255 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 32,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,641 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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K827 JMX is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K827 JMX, 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 K827 JMX registered?

K827 JMX is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 September 1992.

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