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K43 AAA

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,265 mi
Last recorded33,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 AAA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,265 miles

Spare tyre defective under inflation ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,624 miles

spare tyre under inflation

Fail 5 Jul 2016 32,624 miles

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

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

spare tyre under inflation

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,679 miles

x2 Front tyres cracked but no cord showing.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,490 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 29,483 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 23,699 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,976 miles

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 5 Dec 2008 22,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,537 miles

o/s/r wheelarch in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 20,014 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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K43 AAA is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K43 AAA, 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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K43 AAA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K43 AAA safe to buy?

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