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K186 EET

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,426 mi
Last recorded47,426 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 EET
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,426 miles

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

bleed screw in heater pipe leaking

offside rear wheel arch rusty

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,831 miles

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

Offside rear wheel arch rusty

Suspension heights low

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,071 miles

corrosion starting nsf floor osr outer sill and osr wheel arch

suspension low

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,822 miles

corrosion starting to nsf floor,osr outer sill and osr wheel arch

Fail 19 Jun 2007 42,753 miles

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

corrosion starting to nsf floor,osr outer sill and osr wheel arch

Fail 26 Jun 2006 42,174 miles

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

cooling fan not working

front wiper blades deteriorated

washer aims

Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,174 miles

cooling fan not working

front wiper blades deteriorated

washer aims

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 EET is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EET, 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 K186 EET registered?

K186 EET is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is K186 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for K186 EET shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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