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K608 WOV

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,787 mi
Last recorded35,787 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 WOV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2024 35,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 34,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 32,497 miles

ride height slightly low

Fail 14 Nov 2019 32,495 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

ride height slightly low

Pass 7 Nov 2018 24,864 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 24,864 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 19,089 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 19,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,531 miles

chassis has surface rust not excessive

Fail 9 Oct 2012 18,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,523 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,455 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,400 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 18,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,309 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 17,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheelarch slightly corroded †

o/s/r wheelarch slightly corroded

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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K608 WOV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K608 WOV, 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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K608 WOV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K608 WOV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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