MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,318 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear quarter panel rusted
bodywork damage
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear quarter panel rusted
bodywork damage
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
o/s/f metal part of brake pipe rusting
some rusting to front sub frame and suspention
o/s/f metal part of brake pipe rusting
some rusting to front sub frame and suspention
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
corrosion to sills and floor panel
rear tyres age cracking
suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
corrosion to sills and floor panel
rear tyres age cracking
suspension components corroded
Oil leak
corrosion to both rear wheel arches & sills
slight corrosion to front subframe
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
age cracking to o/s/r tyre
slight corrosion to subframes
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both outer sills corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both outer sills corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
rear arches corroded
car siting lower than standard
exhaust corroded
o/s front brake pipe corroded
o/s rear outer sill corroded
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
headlamp aim not checked due to suspension
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K173 AMO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 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 K173 AMO, 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 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K173 AMO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.
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