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K296 GNW

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,940 mi
Last recorded30,940 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 GNW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 30,940 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 30,940 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 25,645 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 24,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusting

Fail 2 Nov 2016 24,260 miles

Brake performance not tested due to low suspension (3.7.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

both outer wheel arches corroded

lower back panal corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,173 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill section rusting

Offside Rear outer sill section rusting

both rear wheel arches rusting

rear valance rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,887 miles

both outer sill corroded

both rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,663 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,229 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corrioned

rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Aug 2009 21,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,135 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,371 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,622 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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K296 GNW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K296 GNW, 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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What year was K296 GNW registered?

K296 GNW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is K296 GNW safe to buy?

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