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K779 VEL

1992 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,077 mi
Last recorded40,077 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 VEL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 40,077 miles

Front fluid suspension low but still functioning.

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 40,077 miles

Front fluid suspension low but still functioning.

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 31,526 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 31,526 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,502 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,294 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,087 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 20,078 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 17,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,805 miles

nearside front inner door handle insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2008 16,805 miles

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

nearside front inner door handle insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2006 14,595 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2005 14,158 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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K779 VEL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K779 VEL, 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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What year was K779 VEL registered?

K779 VEL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 October 1992.

Is K779 VEL safe to buy?

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