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K509 UJO

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,308 mi
Last recorded58,308 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 UJO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,308 miles

Rear inner valance corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,308 miles

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

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

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear inner valance corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,425 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,425 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,825 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,728 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 43,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,970 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

slight damage - o/s/f sub-frame fixing

slight damage o/s/f wing

Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,430 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,232 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 25,673 miles

all tyres have perished tyre walls

rear o/s tyre haz a nail in the tread

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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K509 UJO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K509 UJO, 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 K509 UJO registered?

K509 UJO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K509 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K509 UJO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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