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K234 EWX

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK234 EWX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2007

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,091 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 65,091 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 65,075 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 61,536 miles

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Bonnet hard to open

Both front outer C V Boots perishing

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

Front number plate craked

Front suspenion low

N/S/F brake binding slighty

Rear inner back panal crodded and holed

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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K234 EWX is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 K234 EWX, 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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K234 EWX is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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