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K260 BHB

1993 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,295 mi
Last recorded26,295 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK260 BHB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,295 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jun 2008 26,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,966 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside floor

corrosion to nearside and offside outtter wheel arch

nearside and offside front suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,598 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside outter wheel arch

corrosion to nearside front floor

hazard light switch worn

Pass 20 Jun 2005 19,365 miles

advise corrosion to nearside and off side front floor

advise corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

advise front number plate number plate marked

advise nearside and offside rear tyre wall perished

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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K260 BHB is a 1993 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K260 BHB, 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 K260 BHB registered?

K260 BHB is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K260 BHB safe to buy?

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