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K723 SJX

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,521 mi
Last recorded78,521 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK723 SJX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,521 miles

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on nearside front floorpan by chassis outriggers

Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,521 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on nearside front floorpan by chassis outriggers

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,032 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

previous welded underbody repairs

Pass 8 Jun 2005 74,285 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 74,285 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

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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K723 SJX is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc 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 K723 SJX, 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 K723 SJX registered?

K723 SJX is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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