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K39 XPM

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,843 mi
Last recorded66,843 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK39 XPM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,843 miles

f/n/s tyre edges worn

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn (just legal)

r/n/s floor pan in boot rear part corroded

r/n/s tyre edge worn

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn (just legal)

r/o/s underwing breather pipe corroded

slight play rear radius arms

suspension low

Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,843 miles

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

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

f/n/s tyre edges worn

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn (just legal)

r/n/s floor pan in boot rear part corroded

r/n/s tyre edge worn

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn (just legal)

r/o/s underwing breather pipe corroded

slight play rear radius arms

suspension low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,226 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

handbrake lever travel

r/n/s tyre edges worn

r/n/s tyre outer walls perished

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn (just legal)

rear floorpan rear part corroded

slight play rear radius arms

spare tyre excessively worn

Fail 28 Jul 2009 65,219 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

handbrake lever travel

r/n/s tyre outer walls perished

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn (just legal)

rear floorpan rear part corroded

slight play rear radius arms

Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,121 miles

front floor pans corroded

r/n/s radius arm slight play

rear tyres walls small splits/inner edges worn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,338 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,338 miles

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

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

front tyres edges worn (just legal)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,713 miles

front tyres edges worn †rear tyres edges worn/walls slightly perished †o/s u/floor area slightly corroded †

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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K39 XPM is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K39 XPM, 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 K39 XPM registered?

K39 XPM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K39 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K39 XPM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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