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K492 YEG

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,095 mi
Last recorded53,095 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 YEG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 53,095 miles

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

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

holes and corrosion to rear inner valance

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,095 miles

holes and corrosion to rear inner valance

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around offside rear floor gromet

rear inner body valance corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2008 51,826 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around offside rear floor gromet

rear inner body valance corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,793 miles

holes and corrosion to rear valance back plate

suspension height low

Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,561 miles

corrosion and weakness to rear valance

Pass 5 Oct 2005 47,648 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K492 YEG is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K492 YEG, 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 K492 YEG registered?

K492 YEG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K492 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 YEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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