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K558 RSM

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,435 mi
Last recorded20,435 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK558 RSM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,420 miles

Offside Rear door not unlocking with central locking

Offside sill holed at drivers door

general corrosion front sub-frame and suspension

Fail 14 Mar 2017 20,420 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance of 53% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear door not unlocking with central locking

Offside sill holed at drivers door

general corrosion front sub-frame and suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2016 20,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension displacer unit lower rubber

Offside Front suspension displacer unit lower rubber

windscreen washer switch

Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,231 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 20,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT SUSPENSION DUE TO DUE TO SUSPENSION HEIGHT

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,889 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 19,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,684 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 19,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,351 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 19,351 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,829 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 18,829 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,936 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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K558 RSM is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K558 RSM, 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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K558 RSM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 November 1992.

Is K558 RSM safe to buy?

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