CarVerify

Free Car Check

K138 PHW

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,251 mi
Last recorded24,251 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 PHW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,251 miles

o/s/f outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2012 24,251 miles

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

o/s/f outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,648 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 21,648 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,947 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,968 miles

all four tyres cracking.

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills rusty.

tracking.

underside of vehicle getting rusty including the front subframe.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 16,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres cracking.

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills rusty.

tracking.

underside of vehicle getting rusty including the front subframe.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car is starting to corrode in places

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion nearside rear sill

slight corrosion offside rear sill

Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,526 miles

suspension level 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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K138 PHW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 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 K138 PHW, 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 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K138 PHW?

You can check the full history of K138 PHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K138 PHW registered?

K138 PHW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 September 1992.

Is K138 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K138 PHW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K138 PHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K138 PHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.