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K224 LOU

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,941 mi
Last recorded18,941 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK224 LOU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,941 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 18,580 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 18,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,525 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,985 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,725 miles

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

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

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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K224 LOU is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K224 LOU, 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 K224 LOU registered?

K224 LOU is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K224 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K224 LOU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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