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K312 EYY

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,748 mi
Last recorded82,748 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK312 EYY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,748 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 82,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,392 miles

sligt play in the steering colume

Fail 2 Mar 2015 82,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

sligt play in the steering colume

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,870 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,771 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,025 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 81,025 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 80,000 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008
Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,601 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 76,601 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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K312 EYY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K312 EYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K312 EYY registered?

K312 EYY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K312 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K312 EYY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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