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K171 MCD

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,627 mi
Last recorded63,627 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 MCD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2016 63,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,432 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded, outside prescribed area

Rear panel corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 62,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded, outside prescribed area

Rear panel corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,520 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 60,520 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,952 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded, outside prescribed area

Rear panel slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,952 miles

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded, outside prescribed area

Rear panel slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,316 miles

Exhaust knocking at rear

Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust knocking at rear

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,151 miles

Both sill panels corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,805 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 50,805 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 47,900 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,298 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 45,298 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,472 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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K171 MCD is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K171 MCD, 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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K171 MCD is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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