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K117 NHR

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

39,360 mi
Last recorded39,360 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 NHR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,360 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper split

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear cross member holed

Fail 15 Sep 2007 39,303 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper split

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear cross member holed

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,672 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 36,634 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)

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

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

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

n/s/f outer body sill holed with corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2005 33,690 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 33,690 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jul 2005 33,491 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s/r jacking bracket corroded.

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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K117 NHR is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 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 K117 NHR, 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 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K117 NHR registered?

K117 NHR is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 September 1992.

Is K117 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K117 NHR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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