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K473 WEC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,669 mi
Last recorded27,669 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK473 WEC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,675 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 24,675 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,142 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 22,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,545 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 18,543 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,282 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 18,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise areas of advanced corrosion on rear outer arches!

advise exhaust front pipe in poor condition!

Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,790 miles

advise n/s/r tyre perished!

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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K473 WEC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K473 WEC, 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 K473 WEC registered?

K473 WEC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 August 1992.

Is K473 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K473 WEC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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