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K108 SLM

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,778 mi
Last recorded55,778 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK108 SLM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near side outer sill rusting

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to crack

small play in off side front seat

small rust on both rear wheel arches

suspension high getting low

Fail 26 Oct 2012 55,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side outer sill rusting

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to crack

small play in off side front seat

small rust on both rear wheel arches

suspension high getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres 3mm tread

both rear wheel arches rusting

off side front tyre starting to wear on edges

small cut in side wall near side front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pads not seen

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

small marks in front screen

small rust on near side rear wheel arch

small rust on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 31 Oct 2009 48,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,529 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,405 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 41,369 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 incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 31,913 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 31,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K108 SLM is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K108 SLM, 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 K108 SLM registered?

K108 SLM is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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