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K456 TAD

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK456 TAD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,610 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 May 2009 72,173 miles

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 27 May 2009 72,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 30 May 2008 54,899 miles

o/s/r seat belt stalk covers missing

Fail 30 May 2008 54,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,355 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 46,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 42,949 miles

trim height low. †o/s/f tyre worn inner edge. †rear exhaust box rusty . †both rear arches started rusting. †

Fail 4 Oct 2005 42,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension trim height low. †o/s/front tyre worn inner edge. †rear exhaust box rusty. †corrosion started o/s&n/s rear wheel arches

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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K456 TAD is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K456 TAD, 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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K456 TAD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 September 1992.

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