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K52 GWX

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2006
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

80,988 mi
Last recorded80,988 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK52 GWX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2006 80,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

CRACK IN O/S OF WINDSCREEN †ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOOT FLOOR †ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH FLOOR PANS TO SILLS †POOR WELDING REPAIRS TO O/S/F FLOOR PAN †

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 80,822 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 80,618 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front jacking points corroded

nearside hand brake little movement

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2006 80,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen crack outside the swept area

Pass 9 Nov 2005 72,672 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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K52 GWX is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 K52 GWX, 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 K52 GWX registered?

K52 GWX is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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