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K18 TRO

1993 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,658 mi
Last recorded113,658 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 TRO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 113,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 112,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,674 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 105,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 114,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 100,947 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills plastic covers impeding inspection of sills not much reserve travel left on handbrake

Fail 23 Jun 2008 100,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

o/s and n/s outer sills plastic covers impeding inspection of sills not much reserve travel left on handbrake

Pass 8 Jun 2007 99,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 99,728 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2006 87,264 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 TRO is a 1993 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K18 TRO, 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 K18 TRO registered?

K18 TRO is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K18 TRO safe to buy?

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