MOT Status
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54,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
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))
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
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))
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))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
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.
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)
both outer cv boots perished
slight corrosion on o/s sill
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
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
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)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
suspension low front and rear
Offside front tyre showing age crackes.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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