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K129 RAF

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,910 mi
Last recorded89,910 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 RAF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/S Door step panel corroding (Holed at front)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,069 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 84,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play to nsr radius arm suspension low

Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 80,011 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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K129 RAF is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K129 RAF, 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 K129 RAF registered?

K129 RAF is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is K129 RAF safe to buy?

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