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K248 WNF

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,508 mi
Last recorded49,508 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK248 WNF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front door fouls front wing when opened

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 17 Nov 2011 49,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front door fouls front wing when opened

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,665 miles

N/S/F wing damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S side repeater insecure

Rear panel corroded - not holed

Fail 16 Nov 2010 48,665 miles

N/S/F wing damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S side repeater insecure

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear panel corroded - not holed

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,793 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,793 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,045 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 47,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 456,893 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 456,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

underbody rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2005 42,800 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 42,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K248 WNF is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 K248 WNF, 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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K248 WNF is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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