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K453 UFC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,201 mi
Last recorded51,201 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 UFC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,943 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,134 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,818 miles

Front seat belt stork covers missing.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 46,098 miles

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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K453 UFC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K453 UFC, 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 K453 UFC registered?

K453 UFC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 October 1992.

Is K453 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K453 UFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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