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K408 LPO

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,360 mi
Last recorded59,360 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 LPO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,360 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,357 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,784 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 53,784 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 53,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 53,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 53,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside front floor

Fail 8 May 2012 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 31 May 2011 53,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,222 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 52,222 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf sill is in need of repair.

Pass 22 May 2009 51,192 miles

Front floorpans and fronts of outer sills corroding

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 51,192 miles

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

Front floorpans and fronts of outer sills corroding

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 49,903 miles

Slight corrosion on and around outer sills and front floorpans

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

Pass 21 May 2007 48,578 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 48,578 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 45,164 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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K408 LPO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K408 LPO, 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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K408 LPO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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