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K487 XOA

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,700 mi
Last recorded61,700 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK487 XOA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 59,071 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 59,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust front/down pipe squashed

o/s/f indicator lense cover missing

rear slam panel/cross member in poor condition/badly repaired

very long free travel in hand brake lever

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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K487 XOA is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K487 XOA, 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 K487 XOA registered?

K487 XOA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K487 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K487 XOA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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