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K237 EYY

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,424 mi
Last recorded34,424 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK237 EYY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,424 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

front slam pannell corroded

front tyres wearing

offside front suspension close to bumpstop advise pump up

sills corroding

smell of fuel no leak found

Fail 28 Feb 2014 34,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

front slam pannell corroded

front tyres wearing

offside front suspension close to bumpstop advise pump up

sills corroding

smell of fuel no leak found

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,285 miles

front slam pannell corroded

rear suspension a bit soft

servo corroded

some corrosion to underside sills and floor

Fail 27 Feb 2013 32,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front slam pannell corroded

rear suspension a bit soft

servo corroded

some corrosion to underside sills and floor

Fail 29 Feb 2012 32,053 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

intermittent hazard switch fault on offside

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,053 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

intermittent hazard switch fault on offside

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,380 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 31,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 31,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,227 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,728 miles

offside door step corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,689 miles

offside door step corroded

suspension ride hight low

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,076 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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K237 EYY is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K237 EYY, 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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What year was K237 EYY registered?

K237 EYY is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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