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K379 WTM

1992 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,677 mi
Last recorded55,677 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK379 WTM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2010 55,677 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 54,922 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside suspension slightly low

Pass 22 Sep 2007 53,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,654 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 81,654 miles

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to both rear wheel arches

rear suspension high and soft only just passed test, Pos. air in system

Pass 1 Oct 2005 49,543 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 49,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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K379 WTM is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K379 WTM, 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 K379 WTM registered?

K379 WTM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 September 1992.

Is K379 WTM safe to buy?

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