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K419 UBA

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,301 mi
Last recorded42,301 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK419 UBA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 42,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

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

both rear tyres perishing cracking badly and close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear Panel (6.1.B.2)

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Low, Perishing/Cracking

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens holed (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 41,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear Panel (6.1.B.2)

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Low, Perishing/Cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens holed (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,085 miles

Fuel filler neck badly rusted

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven & low

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Small hole (1.7.5a)

rear panel corroded

Sharp bonnet badge fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 40,081 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel filler neck badly rusted

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven & low

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Small hole (1.7.5a)

Suspension height low

rear panel corroded

Sharp bonnet badge fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,376 miles

Bad engine oil leaks

Body has slight corrosion Rear panel behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Wheel arch repaired with tape

Small hole in o/s headlamp

Fail 2 Oct 2015 35,376 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Bad engine oil leaks

Body has slight corrosion Rear panel behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Long hand brake travel

Small hole in o/s headlamp

Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,279 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,855 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Tailpipe missing from rear silencer.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,253 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 31,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,212 miles

nearside and offside front floors slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 13,741 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 8,442 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 8,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 8,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 7,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,117 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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K419 UBA is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K419 UBA, 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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K419 UBA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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