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K189 ARP

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,654 mi
Last recorded54,654 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 ARP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 54,654 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,997 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 53,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 53,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear inner sill/rear pocket - o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi corroded/damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle (plastic cover) has cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arch - n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both.n/s and o/s. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge.on shoulder of tyre. as marked.

Offside Rear boot inner wheel arch corroded.double skinned.as marked.

different aspect ratios on front and rear tyres.70 front 65 rears.

horn slightly harsh/grating

Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed at edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,001 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,001 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,842 miles

Both front tyres cracking due to age.

Both front wiper blades showing wear.

Front subframe rusting in places.

Parts of the underbody beginning to rust.

Slight imbalance on rear footbrake.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,633 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 49,633 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,598 miles

both outer cv boots perished

slight corrosion on o/s sill

Fail 20 May 2014 49,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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)

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

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

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

both front tyres 155/70/13

both rear shock absorbers weak/bouncing

both rear tyres 155/65/13

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,336 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 48,336 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,797 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 42,797 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,773 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 42,773 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,354 miles

suspension low front and rear

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,602 miles

Offside front tyre showing age crackes.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,469 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 39,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre wall/tread cracking

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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K189 ARP is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K189 ARP, 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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K189 ARP is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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