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K414 UCW

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,349 mi
Last recorded77,349 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK414 UCW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 77,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 77,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,303 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 77,253 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 76,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,953 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,720 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 72,718 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,926 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 70,920 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Emissions not tested DUE TO OVERHEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,230 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,414 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 65,414 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,868 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,861 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,090 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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K414 UCW 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 64.7%.

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 K414 UCW, 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 K414 UCW registered?

K414 UCW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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The MOT history for K414 UCW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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