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K101 XFR

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,420 mi
Last recorded61,420 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 XFR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2010 61,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 59,919 miles

advise front suspension low

both front c.v boots deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2009 59,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise front suspension low

both front c.v boots deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2008 57,456 miles

hazard warning switch sticking

hole and corrosion on back panel

Fail 16 May 2008 57,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

hazard warning switch sticking

hole and corrosion on back panel

Pass 18 May 2007 56,099 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2007 56,089 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 54,499 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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K101 XFR is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 54,243 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K101 XFR, 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 33 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K101 XFR registered?

K101 XFR is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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