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K18 EXG

1994 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,577 mi
Last recorded29,577 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 EXG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 29,577 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 27,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Air suspension bellows leaking both side (2.4.D.2)

Front Down pipe exhaust pipe damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,063 miles

Front down pipe exhaust system damaged.

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,442 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front exhaust system damaged.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 26,441 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort bothside (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front exhaust system damaged.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,597 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 25,597 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,427 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,059 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,814 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,691 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 EXG is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EXG, 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

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What year was K18 EXG registered?

K18 EXG is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is K18 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 EXG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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