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K307 XVP

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,418 mi
Last recorded82,418 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK307 XVP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,418 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 76,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,160 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,841 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 69,841 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition fo subframe mountings (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,079 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,197 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system back box corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,380 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,013 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,550 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,751 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,869 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 42,869 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,015 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 4,201 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,808 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,749 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,144 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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K307 XVP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K307 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

K307 XVP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 December 1992.

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