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K576 YOH

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,434 mi
Last recorded78,434 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK576 YOH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,434 miles

Coolant leak ()

most of the underside of the car is covered in surface rust

Fail 17 Sep 2024 78,434 miles

Coolant leak ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

most of the underside of the car is covered in surface rust

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,181 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 78,279 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on iner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 78,192 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,725 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 77,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2016 77,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,300 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,583 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,900 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,516 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,908 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,398 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 71,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,690 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 69,690 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,057 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 67,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear lower boot panel heavily corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2007 65,162 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 65,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,346 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 64,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 63,756 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 63,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2005 63,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K576 YOH is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K576 YOH, 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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K576 YOH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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