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K177 VHD

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,514 mi
Last recorded62,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 VHD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2006 62,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front outer sills holed and corroded

filler prsent both outer sills

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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K177 VHD is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K177 VHD, 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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What year was K177 VHD registered?

K177 VHD is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 February 1993.

Is K177 VHD safe to buy?

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