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K964 JGY

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,785 mi
Last recorded48,785 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK964 JGY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,785 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear panel/valence corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 48,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear panel/valence corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,120 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

rear valance has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,557 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 36,703 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,403 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,379 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 35,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,514 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 54,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,700 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 30,686 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,499 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 30,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fuel filler tube and breather tube corroded almost to excess.

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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K964 JGY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K964 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 K964 JGY registered?

K964 JGY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 September 1992.

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