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K471 PDY

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,744 mi
Last recorded53,744 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK471 PDY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2009 53,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,205 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

exhaust system rusty in places

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,385 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 47,385 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,176 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 46,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front indicator outer covers missing

both front tyres on 3mm tread

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

both rear wheelarchs starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2005 44,837 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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K471 PDY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K471 PDY, 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 K471 PDY registered?

K471 PDY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K471 PDY safe to buy?

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