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K557 NRH

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,641 mi
Last recorded34,641 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 NRH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,641 miles

1.Nearside rear wheel arch corroded. 2. offside rear wheel arch rusting.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,435 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 34,435 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

baffles loose in centre and rear exhaust boxes

both front brake discs slight distortion

both front c.v boots perishing

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty and paint flaking off

fuel pipes rusty

near side front brake pipe rusty

suspention pipes rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2007 34,435 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

baffles loose in centre and rear exhaust boxes

both front brake discs slight distortion

both front c.v boots perishing

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty and paint flaking off

fuel pipes rusty

near side front brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

suspention pipes rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,144 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 34,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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K557 NRH is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc 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 K557 NRH, 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 K557 NRH registered?

K557 NRH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K557 NRH safe to buy?

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