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K727 GEX

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,680 mi
Last recorded31,680 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK727 GEX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,680 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 28,129 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,952 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 21,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,210 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 18,210 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,765 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,604 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 12,270 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 11,334 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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K727 GEX is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K727 GEX, 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 K727 GEX registered?

K727 GEX is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K727 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K727 GEX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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