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K675 KYJ

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

35,951 mi
Last recorded35,951 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK675 KYJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2013 35,951 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front of nearside outer sill - outside prescribed area

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to nearside inner sill

front exhaust down pipe poor condition/damaged

fuel filler breather pipe perrished

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked and perrished

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,760 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 18,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,372 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 18,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 18,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres getting low

hole in off side front lower door

near side rear handbarke cable not working fully

Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,738 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 17,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,693 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 16,693 miles

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

hole in nearside doorstep , not within a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,200 miles

offside front floor corroded, †

rear val;ance corroded to holes

Fail 24 Jul 2006 15,200 miles

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

offside front floor corroded, †

rear val;ance corroded to holes

Pass 26 Jul 2005 13,635 miles

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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K675 KYJ is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 K675 KYJ, 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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K675 KYJ is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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