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K325 SDV

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,328 mi
Last recorded53,328 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK325 SDV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,328 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,130 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer gaitors deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewall is perished/cracking

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both inner sill to floor areas,front

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 47,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,840 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 47,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight fuel leak from pump

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight fuel leak from pump

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,411 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2012 41,197 miles

offside rear tyre perished

suspension height low

Fail 27 Jun 2012 41,197 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

suspension height low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,358 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,229 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 39,223 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,519 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 38,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,437 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 37,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K325 SDV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K325 SDV, 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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K325 SDV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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