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K239 FRW

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,693 mi
Last recorded52,693 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK239 FRW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,693 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s seal starting to coroad

rear brake pipes coroaded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,574 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Outer Sill Rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,187 miles

Both Floor PAns Rusting

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Holed In Non Prohibited Area

Radiator In Poor Condition

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,187 miles

Both Floor PAns Rusting

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Holed In Non Prohibited Area

Radiator In Poor Condition

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,612 miles

Both Front And Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Both Front Floor Pans Rusting

Both Front Tyres Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Rusting

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,255 miles

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

previous welding repairs

rear boot floorpan heavily rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,255 miles

offside front tyre worn low

previous welding repairs

rear boot floorpan heavily rusted

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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K239 FRW is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K239 FRW, 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 K239 FRW registered?

K239 FRW is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is K239 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K239 FRW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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