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K483 YHB

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK483 YHB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,872 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 49,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

underframing rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,402 miles

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

General underframing very rusty.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2005 47,402 miles

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

General underframing very rusty.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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K483 YHB is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K483 YHB, 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 K483 YHB registered?

K483 YHB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 December 1992.

Is K483 YHB safe to buy?

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