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K307 VBD

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK307 VBD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2008 98,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

nearside front floor pan, by jacking point, corroded and hole within prescribed area but appears to have been welded from above previously

Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,045 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 89,045 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front headlamp lense broken

windsreen has bullet hole in offside front lower corner

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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K307 VBD is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K307 VBD, 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 K307 VBD registered?

K307 VBD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K307 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K307 VBD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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