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K299 LGP

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,945 mi
Last recorded39,945 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK299 LGP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,945 miles

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,119 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,138 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 24,138 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,684 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

suspension low

Fail 21 Oct 2014 19,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ignition lock damaged

suspension low

Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,439 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 121,810 miles

hydro elastic suspension requires pumping up

offside rear tyre perished tread area

Fail 10 Oct 2012 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

hydro elastic suspension requires pumping up

offside rear tyre perished tread area

Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,239 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 6,847 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 6,847 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,247 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished on the outer walls

Nearside front indicator unit damaged

Nearside front tyre heavily perished on the outer wall

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2009 63,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres heavily perished on the outer walls

Nearside front indicator unit damaged

Nearside front tyre heavily perished on the outer wall

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,818 miles

Nearside front indicator light unit damaged

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2008 62,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front indicator light unit damaged

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,887 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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K299 LGP is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K299 LGP, 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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K299 LGP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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