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K182 VRN

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,701 mi
Last recorded94,701 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK182 VRN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,701 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 94,691 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f top headlamp panel corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,308 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 92,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,612 miles

o/s/f n/s/f floor corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2012 89,612 miles

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

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

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)

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

o/s/f n/s/f floor corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,080 miles

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

Nearside front floor to sill holed with corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2011 87,075 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear 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)

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

Nearside front floor to sill holed with corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,516 miles

Front slam panel corrosion

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

Nearside inner wing holed with corrosion outside perscribed area

offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2010 84,511 miles

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

FRONT SLAM PANEL CORROSION

NARSIDE INNER WING HOLED WITH CORROSION OUTSIDE PERSCRIBED AREA.

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

OFFSIDE REAR ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,504 miles

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

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

FRONT SLAM PANEL CORROSION

NARSIDE INNER WING HOLED WITH CORROSION OUTSIDE PERSCRIBED AREA.

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

OFFSIDE REAR ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,699 miles

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

Slam panel corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,036 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F SLAM PANEL CORROSION

Fail 22 Jul 2008 80,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F SLAM PANEL CORROSION

Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,541 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 71,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 66,951 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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K182 VRN is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K182 VRN, 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 K182 VRN registered?

K182 VRN is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K182 VRN safe to buy?

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