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K131 GAC

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,205 mi
Last recorded56,205 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 GAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,232 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 52,231 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,765 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

sills and floor corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,416 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 51,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/R wheel arch rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,719 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,719 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 50,719 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

O/S/F tyre worn

both front tyres pereshed

center silencer catches on heat sheild

suspension low

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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K131 GAC is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K131 GAC, 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 K131 GAC registered?

K131 GAC is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K131 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K131 GAC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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