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K358 VDH

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,382 mi
Last recorded40,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK358 VDH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2011 40,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear of boot floor & lower back panel corrodied.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,680 miles

O/S/F Seatbelt stalk needs to be pressed down to engage.

O/S/R Tyre is 18 years old.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S/F Seatbelt stalk needs to be pressed down to engage.

O/S/R Tyre is 18 years old.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 38,984 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 38,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,130 miles

back panel inner and outer badly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 38,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back panel inner and outer badly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007

level of corrosion affecting o/s outer sill is very close to limits of acceptance

parking brake pivots on both sides are very stiff in operation

service brake performance only just meets requirements

slight exhaust gas leak from front flange of front silencer.

surface corrosion affecting n/s front floor quarter

very heavy surface corrosion on rear valance

Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,997 miles

age related surface cracking on outer sidewalls of both rear tyres!

level of corrosion around rear subframe mountings acceptable at time of test!

o/s front wiper blader slightly worn!

performance of parking brake only just acceptable!

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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K358 VDH is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K358 VDH, 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 K358 VDH registered?

K358 VDH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K358 VDH safe to buy?

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