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K716 VPL

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,769 mi
Last recorded48,769 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK716 VPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,769 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front floors corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 1 Sep 2012 48,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front floors corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,529 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front floors slight corrosion

nearside rear arch slight corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,345 miles

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

wipers split

Fail 9 Nov 2010 44,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wipers split

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,709 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,603 miles

Front suspension low

N/S Rear arch rusting.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 24,524 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front suspension height low.

N/S Rear wheel arch rusting.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 20,497 miles

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

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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K716 VPL is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K716 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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K716 VPL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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