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K712 HCL

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,494 mi
Last recorded45,494 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK712 HCL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2011 45,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear panel corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,799 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre walls perishing

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,026 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 40,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear valance inner panel corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,817 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,314 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

nearside rear webb area starting to corrode close to sub frame mount

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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K712 HCL is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K712 HCL, 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 K712 HCL registered?

K712 HCL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is K712 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K712 HCL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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