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K186 CDU

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,619 mi
Last recorded30,619 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 CDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,619 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front suspension ride height low

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,810 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,266 miles

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

front section of exhaust slightly damaged

front suspension low

front suspension slightly weak

fuel filler neck corroded

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,261 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front section of exhaust slightly damaged

front suspension low

front suspension slightly weak

fuel filler neck corroded

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arch

Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,735 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 22,735 miles

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

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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K186 CDU is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 K186 CDU, 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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What year was K186 CDU registered?

K186 CDU is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is K186 CDU safe to buy?

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