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K235 FBD

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

32,662 mi
Last recorded32,662 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK235 FBD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,662 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 32,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / inner wing in front of jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / inner wing in front of jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor behind front jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / doorstep (visible with door open) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill, previous patch not welded to patch on floor (floor to sill joint) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill, previous patch only spot welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 32,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 32,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 32,341 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 32,338 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch rear of arch back panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,323 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,253 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 32,253 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,182 miles

front of front subframe mounts perished both sides

Fail 10 Oct 2019 32,181 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front of front subframe mounts perished both sides

Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,064 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 32,058 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,898 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 31,895 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,715 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,605 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears both sides @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 31,605 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears both sides @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,465 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 31,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,242 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 31,232 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)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,044 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 31,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,541 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,541 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,388 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 30,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 30,244 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,825 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,778 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,924 miles

Exhaust centre support does not reach mounting bracket.

Nearside rear park brake assy, little movement.

Offside front suspension, ride height low.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,916 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished

both front flexys corroding on unions.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

n/side rear reverse light inop.

rear flexy unions corroded.

suspension beds starting to corrde.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 27,216 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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K235 FBD is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1993 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 54,243 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 K235 FBD, 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 33 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K235 FBD is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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