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K258 KWP

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,179 mi
Last recorded76,179 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK258 KWP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 76,179 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 70,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear valance rusty/corroded / o/s/r inner wheel arch/inner sill rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,821 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 68,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,335 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,930 miles

Fuel filler neck is badley corroded.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,851 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 63,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,041 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 63,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,639 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 61,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 51,957 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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K258 KWP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 K258 KWP, 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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K258 KWP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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