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K180 BJA

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,180 mi
Last recorded71,180 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK180 BJA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,180 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,184 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tail pipe missing

rear valence badly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,122 miles

OIL LEVEL BIT LOW

both cv gaiters cracking

front no plate bit soiled

o/s rear tyre tread cracking and on 2.5mm 155/65/13t

rear end tailpipe corroded

rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,174 miles

cracks on o/s rear outer tyre wall ( border line pass )

general corrosion towards rear outer sills

rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,861 miles

both cv gaiters cracking

cannot confirm state of inner sills inside car because of carpet fitted over sills

front no plate stained

o/s rear tyre tread getting low

parts of inner and outer sills and flooring general corrosion has been welded in places before

rear inner valance holed and corroded and insides of rear wheel arches holed and corroded

some wear and movement on n/s rear radius arm bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2009 52,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both cv gaiters cracking

cannot confirm state of inner sills inside car because of carpet fitted over sills

front no plate stained

o/s rear tyre tread getting low

parts of inner and outer sills and flooring general corrosion has been welded in places before

rear inner valance holed and corroded and insides of rear wheel arches holed and corroded

some wear and movement on n/s rear radius arm bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,472 miles

corrosion around o/s/front sub frame mounting

corrosion by o/s/front outer jacking point

rear valance holed and corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2008 51,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion around o/s/front sub frame mounting

corrosion by o/s/front outer jacking point

front tyre treads at 2mm o/s rear tread at 3mm

rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,447 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 48,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,560 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 47,559 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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K180 BJA is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K180 BJA, 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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K180 BJA is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 March 1993.

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