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K709 LNJ

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,886 mi
Last recorded47,886 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK709 LNJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,939 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking around side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking round sidewall

Fail 9 Jun 2015 45,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,306 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,219 miles

suspension getting low,suspension getting weak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,147 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,783 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,979 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,261 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,996 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 34,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,434 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 33,434 miles

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

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

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

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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K709 LNJ is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 K709 LNJ, 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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K709 LNJ is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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