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K174 WPL

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,880 mi
Last recorded49,880 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 WPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,880 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 49,880 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,434 miles

All 4 tyres are perished.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 42,434 miles

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

All 4 tyres are perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,191 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 39,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged tank breather (7.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake discs rusty been standing

Pass 15 May 2015 39,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,048 miles

cover missing from nearside front indicator lens

Pass 26 Jan 2013 38,752 miles

cover missing from nearside front indicator

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,353 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 38,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

front suspension low

front wip blade in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,858 miles

Nearside front indicator outer cover missing.

Suspension ride height low.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 37,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front indicator outer cover missing.

Suspension ride height low.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,122 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroding.

exhaust front pipe slight damage (grounding)

nearside front indicater outer lens missing

Fail 25 Jan 2010 37,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroding.

exhaust front pipe slight damage (grounding)

nearside front indicater outer lens missing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,564 miles

front wiper blades poor.

n/s front indicator lenz missing.

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear arches

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,842 miles

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

hand brake only just moving on the n/s rear pivet.

hose from egr canister broken

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,701 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 29 Jan 2007 34,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,654 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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K174 WPL is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K174 WPL, 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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K174 WPL is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 January 1993.

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