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K696 TDV

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,318 mi
Last recorded52,318 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK696 TDV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 52,318 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blows (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter corroded and holed? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected too low (needs re-charging) (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear valance panel holed and corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,226 miles

BOTH REAR TYRESCRACKED ON INNER WALLS

Oil leak ()

surface corrotion inc suspention componants under vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2017 51,223 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL X2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL X2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

BOTH REAR TYRESCRACKED ON INNER WALLS

Oil leak ()

surface corrotion inc suspention componants under vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,112 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracked

corrotion under vehicle inc rear panel

Fail 3 Aug 2016 50,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracked

corrotion under vehicle inc rear panel

Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear pannel rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2015 48,770 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

rear pannel rusty

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,500 miles

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes

Fail 28 Jul 2014 47,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,012 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,786 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 44,786 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,701 miles

coolant leak rom thermostat area.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,972 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,392 miles

n/s/r/ inner tyre wall cracked.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,437 miles

o/s/f/ tyre on legal limit inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,780 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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K696 TDV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K696 TDV, 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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K696 TDV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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