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K456 YPM

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,056 mi
Last recorded50,056 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK456 YPM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 50,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 48,668 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 48,668 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 46,508 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 46,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 44,753 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 44,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 44,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 43,107 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 43,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,979 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 41,979 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 41,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,099 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 39,097 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,956 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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K456 YPM is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 K456 YPM, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K456 YPM is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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