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K289 RAB

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,254 mi
Last recorded51,254 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 RAB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,254 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 43,090 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 42,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,141 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusting quite badly

Pass 19 May 2008 31,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 May 2007 29,792 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 27,566 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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K289 RAB is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K289 RAB, 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 K289 RAB registered?

K289 RAB is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is K289 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K289 RAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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