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K553 GAH

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK553 GAH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer cv gaiters cracked

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and sidewalls cracked

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,955 miles

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,247 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 67,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

boot floor on offside rear corner staring to corrode

nearside sill corroded but notwith 30cm of seatbelt mounting points

offside sill corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt mount

Fail 7 Dec 2011 65,974 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

boot floor on offside rear corner staring to corrode

nearside sill corroded but notwith 30cm of seatbelt mounting points

offside sill corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt mount

Pass 4 Dec 2010 64,579 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,128 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,630 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,742 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,441 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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K553 GAH is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K553 GAH, 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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K553 GAH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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