1991 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · J463 CUL
1991 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 71,996 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J463 CUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 71,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J463 CUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Rover Metro (J463 CUL) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
J463 CUL Mileage History
- 23/06/202265,305 mi
- 16/06/202369,014 mi+3,709 mi
- 24/05/202470,488 mi+1,474 mi
- 11/06/202470,517 mi+29 mi
- 11/06/202571,996 mi+1,479 mi
Average of roughly 2,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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