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K335 LUY

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

29,711 mi
Last recorded29,711 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK335 LUY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 29,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sills slightly corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight coolent leak

Fail 1 Oct 2024 29,711 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024 29,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Surface corrosion to body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box / back box have holes in them (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 29,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Surface corrosion to body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box / back box have holes in them (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2023 28,632 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner back panel corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 27,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner back panel corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 26,280 miles

corrosion starting on n/s and o/s outer sills.

both rear tyres perished,

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,206 miles

Offside Front suspension low

Offside Rear suspension low

Pass 26 Jul 2019 23,931 miles

corrosion starting on some undeside components

high travel at park-brake lever

Fail 26 Jul 2019 23,931 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting on some undeside components

high travel at park-brake lever

Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,325 miles

rear cross panel, corroded (in front of rear bumper)

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished (old age)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,593 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 18,593 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,595 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 17,595 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,294 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 16,794 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,108 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 15,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,352 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 15,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,034 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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K335 LUY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 K335 LUY, 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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K335 LUY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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