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K431 LRV

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,500 mi
Last recorded53,500 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK431 LRV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,500 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 53,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,932 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,031 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,038 miles

NEAR SIDE,REAR WHEEL ARCH,SOME CORROSION. NEAR SIDE REAR FLOOR ,[REAR OF BUMPER] SOME CORROSION.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,433 miles

SOME CORROSION,NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR SILL.

Pass 3 Aug 2005 23,742 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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K431 LRV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K431 LRV, 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 K431 LRV registered?

K431 LRV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K431 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K431 LRV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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