MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
front of front subframe mounts perished both sides
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
front of front subframe mounts perished both sides
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))
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears both sides @ rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
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.
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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