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K399 YAC

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,282 mi
Last recorded47,282 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK399 YAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,282 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,159 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 38,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,667 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,911 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 36,344 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,911 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 29,499 miles

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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K399 YAC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K399 YAC, 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 K399 YAC registered?

K399 YAC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is K399 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K399 YAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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