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K317 UFV

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,649 mi
Last recorded60,649 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK317 UFV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,649 miles

(1) Nearside front wheel bearing worn close to limit.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,854 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 44,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear inner valance corroded and holed

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,047 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 35,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

both rear radias arms slight play

Fail 22 Feb 2006 31,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,044 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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K317 UFV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K317 UFV, 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 K317 UFV registered?

K317 UFV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 December 1992.

Is K317 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K317 UFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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