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K181 PDL

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,675 mi
Last recorded49,675 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 PDL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 49,675 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fuel pipe damaged filler pipes excessively corroded and holed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front flexy exhaust deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front indicator outer lense missing

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Nearside small chip in screen

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch taped up

advanced corrosion in various places around vehicle

clutch slipping badly

vaccuum pipe split to throttle body

Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator lense missing,, recommend replace (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f inner door sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f outer sill panel corroded

o/s/r wheel arch taped up

radiator slightly deteriorated

rear inner valance panel corroded/holed,, o/s and n/s,,, recommend attention

rera wiper rubber split

service brake performance only just meets mot min requirement,, recommend check

Fail 19 Jul 2017 49,607 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator lense missing,, recommend replace (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f inner door sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f outer sill panel corroded

o/s/r wheel arch taped up

radiator slightly deteriorated

rear inner valance panel corroded/holed,, o/s and n/s,,, recommend attention

rera wiper rubber split

service brake performance only just meets mot min requirement,, recommend check

suspension height very low,, recommend attention

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,477 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense missing,, recommend attention (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f inner door sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s and n/s rear inner valance panels corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f outer sill panel, corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/r wheel arch panel corroded,, taped up,

radiator showing signs of deterioration

service brake performance 52%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

suspension height low,, recommend attention

Fail 27 Jul 2016 49,477 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense missing,, recommend attention (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f inner door sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

o/s and n/s rear inner valance panels corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f outer sill panel, corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/r wheel arch panel corroded,, taped up,

radiator showing signs of deterioration

service brake performance 52%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

suspension height low,, recommend attention

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded/slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner door sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

offside front outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

offside rear wheel arch panel corroded,, tape used to cover,, recommend attention

radiator showing signs of deterioration

rear inner valance panel corroded, offside and nearside,, recommend attention

slight corosion nearside rear wheel arch panel,, recommend keep check

Fail 24 Jul 2015 49,118 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded/slightly deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner door sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

offside front outer sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

offside rear wheel arch panel corroded,, tape used to cover,, recommend attention

radiator showing signs of deterioration

rear inner valance panel corroded, offside and nearside,, recommend attention

slight corosion nearside rear wheel arch panel,, recommend keep check

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,363 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise condition of offside rear wheel arch panel, recommend attention ,, tape used

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipes slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner door sill corroded,, recommned attention

nearside reverse light not working

radiator showing signs of deterioration

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

rear inner valance panel corroded,, recommend attention

slight corosion nearside rear wheel arch panel

Fail 28 Jul 2014 48,358 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise condition of offside rear wheel arch panel, recommend attention ,, tape used

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipes slightly deteriorated

nearside reverse light not working

radiator showing signs of deterioration

rear inner valance panel corroded,, recommend attention

slight corosion nearside rear wheel arch panel

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise condition of offside rear wheel arch panel, recommend attention. tape used

exhaust slightly corroded in places

nearside rear inner valance panel corroded, recommend attention

radiator showing signs of deterioration

slight corrosion nearside wheel arch panel

Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise condition of offside rear wheel arch panel, recommend attention. tape used

exhaust slightly corroded in places

nearside rear inner valance panel corroded, recommend attention

radiator showing signs of deterioration

slight corrosion nearside wheel arch panel

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise condition of offside rear wheel arch

centre exhaust pipe corroded

nearside rear inner valance panel corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded, tape used

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside rear tyre perished, wearing slightly uneven

offside rear wheell arch panel corroded, tape used

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,499 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

advise condition of nearside front indiacator lense

offside rear wheel arch panel, rust coorosion

Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,499 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

advise condition of nearside front indiacator lense

offside rear wheel arch panel, rust coorosion

suspension height very low

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel filler pipe rusty

nearside front indicator lense missing, still amber light to front

offside rear wheel arch panel corrosion, tape used

radiator showing signs of deterioration

Fail 23 Jul 2008 39,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler pipe rusty

nearside front indicator lense missing, still amber light to front

nearsuide handbrake performance lower than offside

offside rear wheel arch panel corrosion, tape used

radiator showing signs of deterioration

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front suspension height low

fuel filler pipe rusty

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel arch panel, surface corrosion, tape has been used.

rear valance panel rusty an holed, rear bumper slightly loose at nearside bottom edge

rear washer not working

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 27 Jul 2007 38,661 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front suspension height slightly low

fuel filler pipe rusty

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel arch panel slight corrosion, tape has been used.

rear valance panel rusty and holed, rear bumper slight loose at nearside bottom edge.

rear washer jet not working

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel arch panel, suspect advance surface corrosion, tape has been used to cover

offside rear footbrake preformance lower than nearside

oil contamination, gearbox unit

rear valance panel, corrosion, not within 30cm of load bearing poiny at present

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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K181 PDL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K181 PDL, 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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K181 PDL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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