MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Offside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
fuel filter necks poor condition
limited vision on front brakes
oil leak
fuel filler neck corroded
genaral corrosion under sides floors, wheel arches ect.
limited vision front brake pads
slight oil leak
fuel neck corroded
geanaral corrosion under sides
limited vision front brake pads
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
fuel neck corroded
geanaral corrosion under sides
limited vision front brake pads
Spare tyre defective
fuel filler neck in a rusty condition
o/s front cv boot starting to perish
under side floor and sills genaral corrosion
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
fuel filler neck in a rusty condition
o/s front cv boot starting to perish
spair tyre flat
under side floor and sills genaral corrosion
general corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor pans etc (been welded from inside in past)
rear service brake readings low
spare tyre soft
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor pans etc (been welded from inside in past)
rear service brake readings low
spare tyre soft
wiring by fuel tank damaged (wires stripped)
front rad is in poor condition
oil ,leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fioller in both rear wheel arches
n/s front and o/s front floor pans poor condition
nearside front brake pipe slighty corroded
o/s front sill poor condition
oil leak from gearbox
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
filler in both rear wheel arches
n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans poor condition
o/s/f sill poor condition
oil leak from gearbox
both rear wheel arches slight corroded
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K243 NPX is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 K243 NPX, 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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K243 NPX is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 September 1992.
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