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K749 TFD

1992 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 TFD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,981 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,890 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 62,804 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 62,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K749 TFD is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K749 TFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K749 TFD registered?

K749 TFD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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