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K413 MMG

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

33,338 mi
Last recorded33,338 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK413 MMG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 33,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 33,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co level to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected movement at linage to bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 33,248 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 32,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 32,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,902 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 31,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front hub caps fitted unable to see front brake pads for wear

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 31,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 31,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative on bump stops (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 30,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,314 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 28,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 26,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 25,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,333 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 24,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,097 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,178 miles

advise you get hydraulastic suspension pumped up

Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,413 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 19,902 miles

n/s/f/road wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Fail 7 Nov 2009 19,902 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

n/s/f/road wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,702 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 19,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,379 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 19,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,024 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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K413 MMG is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 K413 MMG, 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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K413 MMG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 December 1992.

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