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K419 VPH

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,108 mi
Last recorded43,108 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK419 VPH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 43,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 43,080 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2023 43,067 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,025 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 43,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 40,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,825 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,086 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,666 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,308 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,589 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 24,495 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 VPH is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K419 VPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K419 VPH registered?

K419 VPH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 August 1992.

Is K419 VPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K419 VPH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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