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K549 LWS

1992 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK549 LWS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,695 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 95,003 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2006 94,242 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

vehicle undersealed

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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K549 LWS is a 1992 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K549 LWS, 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 K549 LWS registered?

K549 LWS is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 September 1992.

Is K549 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K549 LWS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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