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K421 PLY

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,176 mi
Last recorded59,176 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK421 PLY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 58,490 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect hydraulic rover suspension (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect hydraulic rover suspension (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 58,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,049 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,875 miles

fuel level low

suspension low

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,649 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 57,224 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 57,224 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear boot floor outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,006 miles

emissions tested as a non cat test

Fail 19 Oct 2016 55,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,539 miles

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

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

f/indicator lenses missing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,556 miles

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

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

o/s/n/s/indicator missing

Fail 24 Oct 2014 52,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/n/s/indicator missing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,360 miles

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

o/s/n/s/f/indicator lenzes missing.under side slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,346 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/n/s/f/indicator lenzes missing.under side slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,936 miles

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)

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

o/s/n/s/f/indicator outer lenses missing .under side slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,120 miles

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

general underbody corroded

nearside and offside front indicator outer lens missing

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

welding repairs carried out to offside rear outer sill

Fail 17 Oct 2011 48,120 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

general underbody corroded

nearside and offside front indicator outer lens missing

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,921 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general body corrosion

surface rust both sides floorpan to sill panels

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,741 miles

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

general body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,207 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 41,143 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

heavy corrosion offside rear wheel arch

rust/corrosion/holes offside front floorpan outside prescribed area

suspension pressures low

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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K421 PLY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K421 PLY, 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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K421 PLY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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