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K451 FAC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,162 mi
Last recorded55,162 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK451 FAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,332 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust rusty, no blow

nearside front footwell floor starting to rust

nearside rear outer sill surface rust

wipers split ends. clear screen ok

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,323 miles

exhaust rusty no blow

rc gasket leaking

small chip in screen

wiper wires perishing

wipers abit smeary

Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,542 miles

down pipe rusty,been hitting speedbumps

drivers seat slow to retract

nearside rear tyre 2mm, starting to perish

slightly damp front suspension

small chip in screen

wipers slightly split

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,153 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract,hand brake high,chip in screen,wiper wires worn,near side rear tyre worn on edges,slight play in offsidesteering rack

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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K451 FAC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K451 FAC, 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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What year was K451 FAC registered?

K451 FAC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 December 1992.

Is K451 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K451 FAC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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