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K540 NOT

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

22,269 mi
Last recorded22,269 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 NOT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 22,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 22,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 21,897 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 21,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 21,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 20,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small corrosion outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small leak and hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,433 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 20,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,016 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 20,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,809 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 18,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,341 miles

some corrosion starting on nsr wheel arch

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,241 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 17,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,907 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,794 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,140 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 16,140 miles

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

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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K540 NOT is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K540 NOT, 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 K540 NOT registered?

K540 NOT is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 September 1992.

Is K540 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 NOT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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