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K212 NAM

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,486 mi
Last recorded76,486 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK212 NAM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,486 miles

.. nearside front safty belt stalk outer caseing missing

.. nearside/offside outer door sills surface rust present

.. supect engine starting to use oil/by smell

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,570 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 61,973 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both sills heavily plated

Fail 24 May 2007 61,972 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both sills heavily plated. if corrodes again will need full replacement sills

Fail 24 Oct 2006 61,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general body, rear wings etc in poor condition/corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2005 61,182 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sills in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2005 61,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sills in poor condition

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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K212 NAM is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K212 NAM, 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 K212 NAM registered?

K212 NAM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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