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K171 YND

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,502 mi
Last recorded48,502 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 YND
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,502 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,242 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,206 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,639 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,604 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,438 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 33,438 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,023 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 YND is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 K171 YND, 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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What year was K171 YND registered?

K171 YND is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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