1992 Rover Metro 1.4L Petrol · J850 DUB
1992 Rover Metro (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 May 1992. Recorded mileage 53,486 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J850 DUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 53,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J850 DUB 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 1992 Rover Metro (J850 DUB) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both ”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
J850 DUB Mileage History
- 25/11/202151,408 mi
- 29/11/202151,408 mi
- 06/01/202352,410 mi+1,002 mi
- 28/07/202553,478 mi+1,068 mi
- 24/03/202653,486 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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