MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
389,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak from engine pic7
vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear inner and outer sills 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear inner and outer sills 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.
small hole front floor appeared ok at test,
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
slight play os rear radius arm.
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K197 LGN is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?
K197 LGN is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 December 1992.
Is K197 LGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for K197 LGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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