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K520 TFK

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,167 mi
Last recorded39,167 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 TFK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 39,167 miles

Emissions not tested Engine over heating at fast idle / Carbon and Lambda readings outside limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel slight buckle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,215 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 36,212 miles

Brake performance not tested no brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,548 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2013 24,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,066 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,898 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated.[ends starting to split]

Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,458 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s wiper blade rubbers starting to split at ends

o/s front tyre crazing/weathering on outer shoulder of tread

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,012 miles

o/s front tyre outer wall and shoulder of tread "crazed"

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,130 miles

suspension trim height low

vent pipe on fuel spout split

Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,091 miles

Age cracks on O/S/F in tread .O/S/R side walls . N/S/R side walls

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 TFK is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

K520 TFK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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