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K593 VPG

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,005 mi
Last recorded32,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK593 VPG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,705 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,705 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

offside mirror slightly cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,650 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear tyre perrished outer side wall

Fail 25 Jul 2007 25,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear tyre perrished outer side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,144 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres perrished in side walls

Pass 18 Aug 2005 20,430 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 20,430 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front tyres perrished

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and rear inner valance

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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K593 VPG is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K593 VPG, 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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K593 VPG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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