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K575 STA

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,465 mi
Last recorded57,465 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK575 STA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 57,465 miles

both rear arches

ns front indicator lense

os front floor starting to corrode and slight damage

poss punchure in ns rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 50,233 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 50,233 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 50,017 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 40,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension low

nearside rear floor corroded and holed

nearside track rod end boot split

offside front floor corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear inner valance corroded and holed

washer fluid thick

Fail 30 May 2006 35,141 miles

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)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front suspension low

nearside rear floor corroded and holed

nearside track rod end boot split

offside front floor corroded

offside rear brake dragging

offside rear tyre cracking

rear inner valance corroded and holed

washer fluid thick

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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K575 STA is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K575 STA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K575 STA?

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What year was K575 STA registered?

K575 STA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is K575 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K575 STA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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