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D25 JLP

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,195 mi
Last recorded18,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 JLP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 18,195 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 18,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 14,792 miles

Front suspension low.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 14,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension low.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 12,142 miles

Front Suspension low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight travel on brake pedal (spongey )

Fail 4 Jan 2024 12,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight travel on brake pedal (spongey )

Pass 17 Jan 2023 9,835 miles

Under body corrosion

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,707 miles

oil leak from what appears to be a porous sump

Pass 19 Jan 2016 9,678 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 9,568 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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D25 JLP is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 D25 JLP, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D25 JLP registered?

D25 JLP is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is D25 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D25 JLP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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