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K774 VOV

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,000 mi
Last recorded46,000 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK774 VOV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,000 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns os sills repaired filler present (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 45,992 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ns and os rear lights affected by indicators or brake lights (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os rear inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear panel cross member corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns os sills repaired filler present (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 45,986 miles

Front Registration plate missing In window. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valance. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing In window. (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Small area corroded on wheel arch.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,485 miles

Front both indicarors lens missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear radius arm bush slight play

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear valance corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,427 miles

Front both indicator lens missing

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded

suspension low

Fail 28 Jun 2017 37,427 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front both indicator lens missing

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded

suspension low

Pass 11 May 2016 32,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear valence corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,800 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 27,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,390 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 25,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,015 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,789 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,521 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,125 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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K774 VOV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K774 VOV, 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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K774 VOV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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