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K230 UEL

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,261 mi
Last recorded98,261 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK230 UEL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 98,261 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 98,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from damage to sump

Nearside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 89,501 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 89,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 81,450 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 81,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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K230 UEL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K230 UEL, 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 K230 UEL registered?

K230 UEL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K230 UEL safe to buy?

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