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K775 GNW

1992 Rover Metro

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

24,466 mi
Last recorded24,466 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK775 GNW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2010 24,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear crossmember very corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,546 miles

Oil leak

Rear crossmember and lower valance corroded .

Fail 5 Jan 2009 23,543 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear crossmember and lower valance corroded .

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,673 miles

under side rusty allover

Fail 14 Jan 2008 22,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre side wall slight damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,740 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 21,728 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 20,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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K775 GNW is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K775 GNW, 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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K775 GNW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 November 1992.

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