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K74 STT

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,083 mi
Last recorded18,083 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK74 STT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,083 miles

rear suspension soft

rear arm bearings has corrision

front panel has corrision

front suspension hard

heavly corrision by petrol filler

n/s and o/s front slam panel holed and corrision

n/s and o/s rear sills has corrision

n/s rear wheel arch has corrision

o/s middle roof has corrision

Fail 4 Aug 2010 18,083 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front panel has corrision

front suspension hard

heavly corrision by petrol filler

n/s and o/s front slam panel holed and corrision

n/s and o/s rear sills has corrision

n/s rear wheel arch has corrision

o/s middle roof has corrision

rear arm bearings has corrision

rear suspension soft

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,231 miles

n/s and o/s cv boots crac king

reare tyres cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2009 17,231 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s cv boots crac king

reare tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,326 miles

n/s rear arm bearings has play

rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2008 73,326 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s rear arm bearings has play

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,657 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 14,657 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,609 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 13,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre cracking

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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K74 STT is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K74 STT, 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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K74 STT is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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