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K172 VKL

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,816 mi
Last recorded101,816 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 VKL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2006 101,816 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 97,439 miles

Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 VKL is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K172 VKL registered?

K172 VKL is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 June 1993.

Is K172 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K172 VKL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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