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K580 YAC

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,136 mi
Last recorded47,136 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK580 YAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,136 miles

front suspension ride height low

offside front and nearside front floors to jacking points and offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding,recommend underbody underseal

rear inner valance corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,680 miles

fuel filler neck corroded.

rear crossmember corroded non prescribed area.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 46,664 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

rear crossmember corroded non prescibed area

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,124 miles

front and rear suspension ride hieght low,recommend hydraulic suspension pump up

rear lower valance behind rear bumper corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2009 46,115 miles

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

front and rear suspension ride hieght low,recommend hydraulic suspension pump up

rear lower valance behind rear bumper corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,661 miles

rear valance behind rear bumper corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,145 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 45,107 miles

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

rear valence severely corroded advise attention.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,518 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 44,513 miles

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)

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

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

front brake pads low advise

rear valance inner and outer advise

suspension height low advise

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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K580 YAC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K580 YAC, 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

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What year was K580 YAC registered?

K580 YAC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 August 1992.

Is K580 YAC safe to buy?

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