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K440 EHP

1992 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,903 mi
Last recorded42,903 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK440 EHP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 42,903 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 42,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired middle of sill Inadequately repaired, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired middle sill Inadequately repaired, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of front suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inadequately repaired, within 30cm of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint of catalyst exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2023 42,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,860 miles

Nearside Front sill rusty

Offside Rear fuel filler neck breather pipe rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2016 39,645 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe holed and rear pipe holed. (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated pump up required.vehicle low. (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 38,496 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe holed and rear pipe holed. (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated pump up required.vehicle low. (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,459 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 37,445 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,184 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,380 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rusty around rear subframe mounts.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 36,380 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rusty around rear subframe mounts.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,978 miles

noise from rear brakes

unable to assess quality of welded repairs as covered in under seal

Fail 21 Dec 2011 35,968 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,586 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,211 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,816 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 34,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,851 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 33,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

underside of vehicle generaly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,529 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,267 miles

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

both rear & nearside front tires perishing

offside front tyre de-void of tread on shoulder

oil leak

various places on underside of vehicle corroding

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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K440 EHP is a 1992 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K440 EHP, 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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K440 EHP is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 December 1992.

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