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K203 JOO

1993 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK203 JOO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 102,423 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s centre floor corroded

n/s park brake low effort

Pass 20 Jul 2009 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s floor corroded

n/s park brake low effort

Pass 30 Jul 2008 93,550 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 93,550 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,010 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 86,010 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)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 75,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s radius arm worn

Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,237 miles

n/s radius arm worn

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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K203 JOO is a 1993 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K203 JOO, 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 K203 JOO registered?

K203 JOO is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 June 1993.

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