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K52 VWL

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK52 VWL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,576 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,841 miles

front suspention low

Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspention low

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,533 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,098 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 30,098 miles

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,688 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2008 29,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 29,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension slightly low off side

Pass 8 Nov 2005 28,041 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 VWL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K52 VWL, 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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K52 VWL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 December 1992.

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