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K701 VPL

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,862 mi
Last recorded32,862 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK701 VPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 32,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. passed performance test on brake lockout (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield rattle

surface corossion/cracked underseal in both front floor pans

Pass 23 Aug 2022 31,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension close to bump stops

Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front upper suspension knuckle balljoint dust covers insecure

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

slight play in offside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2019 31,157 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension knuckle dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension close to bump stops

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,020 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,980 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 28,980 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,959 miles

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

near side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,554 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded,border line pass.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 26,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,801 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,466 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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K701 VPL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K701 VPL, 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 K701 VPL registered?

K701 VPL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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