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K135 GDU

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

18,220 mi
Last recorded18,220 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK135 GDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 18,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 18,210 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 17,842 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 17,837 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 17,387 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 17,376 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 16,718 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 16,258 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 15,840 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 15,840 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 15,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 15,264 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 15,255 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s front flexi hose ferrules corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,024 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 15,012 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 14,723 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 14,520 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 14,513 miles

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

suspension low

Pass 1 Dec 2012 14,268 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 13,793 miles

Distributor cap insecure

Rear cross member corroded

Rear panel corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,403 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,019 miles

wiper motor insecure securing bracket rotted and broken.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 12,726 miles

Front suspension ride height

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,394 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 12,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 11,921 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 11,311 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 11,275 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K135 GDU is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 K135 GDU, 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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K135 GDU is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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