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K450 NVG

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,158 mi
Last recorded49,158 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 NVG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,158 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R INNER WHEELARCHES BECOMING CORRODED.

OUTERSILLS BECOMING CORRODED IN PLACES.

REAR INNER VALANCE BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,413 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 48,413 miles

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

EMMISIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO HOLE IN EXHAUST.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,073 miles

advise front panel corroded

advise osr and nsr tyres perished

advise rear panel corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2008 47,045 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise front panel corroded

advise holes in boot floor

advise osr and nsr tyres perished

advise rear panel corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,211 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,058 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 43,058 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front floor pans holed out side perscribed area

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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K450 NVG is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K450 NVG, 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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K450 NVG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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