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K124 VFD

1993 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK124 VFD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,943 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 78,437 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

floors and sills repaired apear satis

front number plate fading

Fail 22 Apr 2009 78,382 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

floors and sills repaired apear satis

front number plate fading

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,696 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 71,692 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,046 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 65,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,411 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 57,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

N/S O/S REAR RADIUS ARM BEARING PLAY.

O/S/F TYRE UNDER INFLATED †N/S/R INNER RIM DAMAGE.

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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K124 VFD is a 1993 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K124 VFD, 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 K124 VFD registered?

K124 VFD is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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