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K432 UPL

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,927 mi
Last recorded38,927 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK432 UPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,927 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

both sides outer sills and both sides floor pans and rear valance corroded and have been repaired

Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

both sides outer sills and both sides floor pans and rear valance corroded and have been repaired

Fail 14 Sep 2016 38,917 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point suspension mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front inner jacking points damaged

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

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

Rear Inner arches have been repaired

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Suspension low

front exhaust slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,675 miles

body work in poor condition

exhaust front pipe damaged

nearside front outersill rusted through outside prescribed areas

nearside front tyre worn low

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front indicator lens missing

offside front outer floor rusted through outside prescribed areas

offside outer c.v. boot perished

offside rear tyre worn low

suspension set low

Fail 17 Jul 2013 37,675 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

body work in poor condition

exhaust front pipe damaged

nearside front outersill rusted through outside prescribed areas

nearside front tyre worn low

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front indicator lens missing

offside front outer floor rusted through outside prescribed areas

offside outer c.v. boot perished

offside rear tyre worn low

suspension set low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,007 miles

both side outer sills corroded in places

o/s mirror replaced & held on with tape

rear underside of vehicle heavily corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension seems low on limits

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 26 Jul 2012 29,006 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both sides outersills corroded in places

rear underside of vehicle heavily corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

suspension seems a little low

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,725 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 20,724 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

excessive corrosion to rear outside prescribed area.

front number plate cracked.

n/s outer sill corroded and weak

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

o/s/f indicator incomplete.

slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,564 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s door and r/ wing damaged

wheel arch covers and o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2009 17,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,384 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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K432 UPL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K432 UPL, 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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K432 UPL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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