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K136 VCW

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,166 mi
Last recorded92,166 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK136 VCW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,166 miles

ADVISE Corrosion(but not excessive) to o/s and n/s lower sill sections and o/s and n/s rear outer wheel arch areas

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 92,137 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

ADVISE Corrosion (but not excessive) to o/s and n/s lower sill sections and o/s and n/s rear outer wheel arch areas

ADVISE Oil filler cap missing

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 89,060 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 89,060 miles

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

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

ADVISE corrosion to (but not excessive)o/s and n/s rear inner and outer wheel arch + o/s and n/s floor sections

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

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

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

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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K136 VCW is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K136 VCW, 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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K136 VCW is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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