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K103 YJA

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,890 mi
Last recorded47,890 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK103 YJA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,890 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface rust

Fail 26 Feb 2019 37,737 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface rust

Fail 26 Feb 2019 37,721 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion and all arch on car

under body surface rust

Fail 23 Feb 2019 37,703 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion and all arch on car

under body surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,598 miles

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

under body surface rust

Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,370 miles

under body surface rust

Fail 17 Feb 2017 20,337 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under body surface rust

Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 15,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 12,613 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,192 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 11,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 11,525 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,941 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 10,417 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,887 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 8,837 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,138 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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K103 YJA is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 K103 YJA, 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 K103 YJA registered?

K103 YJA is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K103 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K103 YJA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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