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K43 VEL

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,914 mi
Last recorded63,914 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 VEL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 63,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,743 miles

offside rear lower wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,272 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 47,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,839 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill not fully tested due to high amounts of silicone

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 VEL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEL, 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 K43 VEL registered?

K43 VEL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 September 1992.

Is K43 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K43 VEL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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