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K267 JYC

1993 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,251 mi
Last recorded55,251 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK267 JYC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 55,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB FRAME FIXING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ENGINE OVER HEATED DURING TEST

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES APPROX 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,304 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot cracking

Offside Front Outer c .v . boot cracking

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut but no cords exposed

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,938 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear outer wings have slight corrosion

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside and nearside floor has slight corrosion

roof has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,946 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2014 45,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,840 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 44,795 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,906 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,636 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,081 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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K267 JYC is a 1993 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K267 JYC, 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 K267 JYC registered?

K267 JYC is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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