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K176 HAC

1993 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,385 mi
Last recorded35,385 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK176 HAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 35,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,565 miles

Front bumper needs attension

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2015 34,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front bumper needs attension

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 33,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak around offside front suspension strut area

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2011 33,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,287 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 33,287 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 25 Apr 2007 32,913 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 329,013 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,816 miles

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

O/S/F doorr mirror glass cracked.

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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K176 HAC is a 1993 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K176 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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K176 HAC is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 February 1993.

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