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K205 LGO

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

42,849 mi
Last recorded42,849 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK205 LGO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer floor heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Outer floor/sill patched and painted

Nearside Rear wheel ach heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release sticky

Fail 4 Aug 2016 42,847 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Outer floor heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Outer floor/sill patched and painted

Nearside Rear wheel ach heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release sticky

suspension very low alround

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fog light switch sticky

n/s/f outer floor corroded

n/s/r outer floor/sill patched and painted

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

suspension low

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f outer floor corroded

n/s/r outer floor/sill patched and painted

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 42,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f outer floor corroded

n/s/r outer floor/sill patched and painted

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 42,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f outer floor/sill patched and painted

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,077 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f outer floor/sill patched and painted

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,802 miles

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

n/s/f outer floor,inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r arch corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 41,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

lumpy running

n/s/f outer floor,inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r arch corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,536 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 41,519 miles

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

lumpy running

n/s/f inner sill/outer floor corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,237 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 41,232 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

lumpy on idle

n/s/f outer floor and sill corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 40,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f outer floor and sill corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,784 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 39,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s sill corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2006 37,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,828 miles

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

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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K205 LGO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K205 LGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K205 LGO registered?

K205 LGO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 December 1992.

Is K205 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K205 LGO shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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