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K500 GTA

1994 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 GTA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,374 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 65,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 64,859 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 64,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 64,653 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 64,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,329 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,984 miles

o/s/f floor starting to rust

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,771 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear wheel arch starting to corrod

o/s rear wheel arch starting to corrod

Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,531 miles

slight play n/s/r raduis arm

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,840 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 56,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,471 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 56,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,587 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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K500 GTA is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 54,753 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 K500 GTA, 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 32 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 K500 GTA registered?

K500 GTA is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 December 1994.

Is K500 GTA safe to buy?

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