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K499 FAR

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,410 mi
Last recorded65,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 FAR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,410 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arc corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2010 61,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,634 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,235 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 57,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,257 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,792 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,302 miles

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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K499 FAR is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K499 FAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K499 FAR registered?

K499 FAR is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 December 1992.

Is K499 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K499 FAR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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