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K760 WPC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK760 WPC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2008 73,850 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bonnet is corroded and holed on inner front lip

O/S/F inner scuttle panel to inner wing is corroded and holed

O/S/R wheel arch is corroded but not holed and no sharp edges

Outer and inner sills have slight corrosion to rear

Rear valance is corroded and is holed

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,861 miles

N/S and O/S door steps slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S scuttle panel to inner wing has slight corrosion

O/S/R wheel arch has slight corrosion

Rear valance is slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 69,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,188 miles

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

bonnet corroded.

nearside rear radius arm bearing showing small amount of play.

rear valance corroded. †

suspension low.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 64,870 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet corroded

Nearside rear radius arm bearing showing small amount of play

Offside front tyre tread low on inside edge (2mm)

Rear valence corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2005 57,365 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 57,365 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

bonnet corroded

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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K760 WPC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K760 WPC, 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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K760 WPC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 November 1992.

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