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K53 WVV

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,980 mi
Last recorded82,980 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 WVV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2009 82,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear valance corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2008 97,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,239 miles

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,242 miles

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

emissions close to limit

floor deteriorating o/s/f

outer sills deteriorating

some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,706 miles

both outer sills poor - n/s sill corroded -but not in a prescribed area

n/s/r footbrake readings low

Fail 3 Apr 2006 72,706 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills poor -n/s sill corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s/r footbrake reading low

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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K53 WVV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K53 WVV, 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 K53 WVV registered?

K53 WVV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K53 WVV safe to buy?

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