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K323 VPJ

1992 Rover Metro

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,102 mi
Last recorded96,102 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK323 VPJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 96,102 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

advise generall corrosion

batterey insecure

coolant leak

front cv boots perished

generall corrosion

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

offside rear door damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Feb 2008 87,405 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 87,314 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 90,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 90,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2005 82,232 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 82,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K323 VPJ is a 1992 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K323 VPJ, 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 K323 VPJ registered?

K323 VPJ is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 September 1992.

Is K323 VPJ safe to buy?

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