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D262 KVF

1987 Rover Metro

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

13,699 mi
Last recorded13,699 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD262 KVF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 13,699 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2024 13,664 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 13,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 13,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension low

Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,568 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 13,548 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

NSR sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 13,542 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

NSR sill shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 13,493 miles

Fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

NSR sill shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 13,490 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

NSR sill shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,397 miles

Fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 13,329 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,287 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,236 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,002 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 12,416 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Os suspension slightly low

Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,982 miles

slight play in steering rack and front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 11,704 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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D262 KVF is a 1987 Rover Metro in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1987 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,833 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 D262 KVF, 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 39 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D262 KVF registered?

D262 KVF is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 April 1987.

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