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K598 UBW

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,551 mi
Last recorded35,551 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK598 UBW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,551 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,266 miles

front exhaust damaged but not blowing

front suspention low

Fail 1 Apr 2010 34,266 miles

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

front exhaust damaged but not blowing

front suspention low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,560 miles

both outer sils corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,533 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,931 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 25,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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K598 UBW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K598 UBW, 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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What year was K598 UBW registered?

K598 UBW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K598 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K598 UBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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