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K535 AJB

1992 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,459 mi
Last recorded50,459 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK535 AJB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2017 50,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper need replacement.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,453 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 50,452 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,443 miles

cracks developing n/s/f tyre

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,430 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,293 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,210 miles

general corrosion scabbs to sills

Fail 26 Oct 2011 50,197 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general corrosion scabbs to sills

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,819 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 49,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 49,774 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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K535 AJB is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K535 AJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K535 AJB registered?

K535 AJB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 September 1992.

Is K535 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K535 AJB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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