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K415 XDU

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,681 mi
Last recorded53,681 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK415 XDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

advise front exhaust pipe scraped/damaged.

advise nearside front suspension unit ball joint dust cover poor fit.

advise rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,367 miles

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

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

advise exhaust front pipe scraped/damaged.

advise rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,741 miles

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

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

advise exhaust front pipe scraped/damaged.

advise nearside rear service brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

advise offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded.

advise suspension low ,recommend suspension pump up.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,681 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise exhaust front pipe scraped/damaged.

advise nearside rear service brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

advise nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

advise some corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

advise suspension low. recommend suspension pump up.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,466 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch.

advise nearside front wheel bearing slight noise.

advise suspension low.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,049 miles

advise front and rear number plates damaged.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,815 miles

advise some corrosion at nearside front floorpan /inner sill.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 51,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

advise some corrosion at nearside front floorpan /inner sill.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,387 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

advise some corrosion at nearside front floor joint to inner sill

Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 49,010 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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K415 XDU is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K415 XDU, 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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K415 XDU is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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