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K520 MGH

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,865 mi
Last recorded84,865 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 MGH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight wear in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 777,909 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,496 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 72,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 70,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,771 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 67,518 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,518 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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K520 MGH is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K520 MGH, 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 K520 MGH registered?

K520 MGH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 December 1992.

Is K520 MGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K520 MGH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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