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K208 PKP

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,005 mi
Last recorded105,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK208 PKP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust downpipe is very impact damaged

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Some corrosion in nearside rear wheelarch and rear end of sill

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack has small amount of play and clonks on lock to lock test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,907 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 66,244 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 66,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,367 miles

n/s inner sill has a small hole corrosion.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate has small cracks not affecting readability or security

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 28,185 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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K208 PKP is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K208 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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What year was K208 PKP registered?

K208 PKP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 August 1992.

Is K208 PKP safe to buy?

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