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K197 BWK

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,205 mi
Last recorded20,205 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 BWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,205 miles

Slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,825 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,602 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to exhaust down pipe

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,383 miles

corrosion to inner seals at rear by subframe

down pipe damaged

suspension low close to bump stops

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,724 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,952 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,148 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 52,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 51,489 miles

advise - nearside rear hand and footbrake readings low compared to offside rear brake readings

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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K197 BWK is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 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 K197 BWK, 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 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K197 BWK registered?

K197 BWK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 November 1992.

Is K197 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K197 BWK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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