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K61 GYA

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,227 mi
Last recorded62,227 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 GYA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,227 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 61,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,353 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 55,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,817 miles

co close to limit

ns rear handbrake lever limited movement

Pass 3 Sep 2005 54,569 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 54,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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K61 GYA is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K61 GYA, 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 K61 GYA registered?

K61 GYA is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K61 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K61 GYA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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