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K51 WOL

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,516 mi
Last recorded35,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK51 WOL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 35,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,048 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65 r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank damp

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box shows age and deterioration.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,293 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 33,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,248 miles

front suspension close to bump stop advise suspension pumped up

Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,046 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,795 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,402 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,927 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 30,927 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,828 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,760 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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K51 WOL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K51 WOL, 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 K51 WOL registered?

K51 WOL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 August 1992.

Is K51 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K51 WOL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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