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K160 XOA

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,243 mi
Last recorded39,243 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 XOA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 39,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,142 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 35,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,149 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,066 miles

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

nearside outer sill rear end slightly cortroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,734 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,711 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,999 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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K160 XOA is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K160 XOA, 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.

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K160 XOA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 September 1992.

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