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K18 CRY

1994 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,458 mi
Last recorded36,458 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 CRY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 36,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 31,676 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 27,653 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 27,637 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 27,626 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 27,616 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 27,606 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 27,563 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 27,207 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,390 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,907 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,151 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 23,301 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 22,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 17,048 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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K18 CRY is a 1994 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 54,753 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 K18 CRY, 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 32 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K18 CRY?

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What year was K18 CRY registered?

K18 CRY is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is K18 CRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 CRY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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