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K169 AUR

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,629 mi
Last recorded21,629 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 AUR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2012 21,629 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

corrosion starting various places including subframes

corrosion/hole around fuel filler neck mounting

corrosion/hole to n/s/f inner wing, but not in a prescribed area

n/s handbrake mechanism slightly stiff

n/s headlamp reflector poor condition but headlamp output not seriously reduced

Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,515 miles

brake hose ferrules corroding front & rear

corrosion / holes to n/s/f inner wing not in a prescribed area

corrosion starting various places

front to rear suspension pipes corroded

fuel filler neck corroding & around filler cap

only slight movement n/s/r handbrake linkage, but brake operating normally

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,364 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brake hoses starting to corrode on ferrules

corrosion holes to both front inner wings but not in prescribed areas

corrosion starting to front subframe

Fail 11 Mar 2010 21,364 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brake hoses starting to corrode on ferrules

corrosion holes to both front inner wings but not in prescribed areas

corrosion starting to front subframe

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,194 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing but not in a prescribed area

n/s handbrake lever slightly stiff

Fail 13 Mar 2009 21,194 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing but not in a prescribed area

n/s handbrake lever slightly stiff

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,726 miles

Corrosion started O/S/F inner wing,and front subframe corroding

Exhaust front pipe and centre(front) section poor condition

O/S/F b/hose ferrulle corroding

O/S/R tyre wearing uneven

other S/B/Ps corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2008 20,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Corrosion started O/S/F inner wing,and front subframe corroding

Exhaust front pipe and centre(front) section poor condition

O/S/F b/hose ferrulle corroding

O/S/R tyre wearing uneven

other S/B/Ps corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,934 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 19,934 miles

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

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

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

Front subframe corroding

corrosion / hole to o/s/f floor but not within prescribed area

corrosion starting to various metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front pipe in poor condition

front subframe starting to corrode

suspension pipes starting to corrode at rear

Fail 16 Mar 2006 19,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front pipe in poor condition

front subframe starting to corrode

suspension pipes starting to corrode at rear

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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K169 AUR is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K169 AUR, 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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K169 AUR is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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