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K172 HAC

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,274 mi
Last recorded106,274 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 HAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 106,274 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 106,244 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 106,244 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 106,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 106,023 miles

all tyres are perishing

Pass 27 May 2022 105,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres are perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,706 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres are perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2020 105,637 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres are perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2019 105,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2018 104,625 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear suspension hydraulic unit and pipes damp

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,454 miles

Front corrosion to subframe

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

Offside Rear suspension pipes damp

Rear corrosion to subframe

Fail 29 Sep 2017 104,437 miles

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

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

offside rear suspension hydraulic unit and pipes damp

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,572 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,845 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met

NS Floor to outer sill edges front & rear corroded

OS Floor to outer sill edges front & rear corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 99,840 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

NS Floor to outer sill edges front & rear corroded

OS Floor to outer sill edges front & rear corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,645 miles

Signs of corrosion at rear subframe & fuel tank

Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,196 miles

Near side handbrake efficiency low

Slight play in top suspension joint & gaiter perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2012 91,971 miles

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

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

Slight play in top suspension joint & gaiter perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,131 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

OS front seat belt slight fraying on webbing

OS rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,481 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 83,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,236 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 802,313 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 72,985 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 72,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 72,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck showing signs of corrosion

possible corrosion in sills underneath nearside and offside side skirts.

rear exhaust mounting starting to deterioate

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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K172 HAC is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K172 HAC, 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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K172 HAC is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 February 1993.

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