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K198 PKP

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,794 mi
Last recorded50,794 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 PKP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 50,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,537 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,311 miles

small stonechip in 'b' zone of front windscreen.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,741 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges and side walls starting to perish

Fail 3 Oct 2006 43,858 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,858 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 43,612 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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K198 PKP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K198 PKP, 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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How do I check the history of K198 PKP?

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What year was K198 PKP registered?

K198 PKP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 November 1992.

Is K198 PKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K198 PKP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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