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K784 VPJ

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK784 VPJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2007 40,048 miles

Both inner and outer sills around rear subframe mountings starting to corrode.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded but there is no evidence of leakage yet.

General corrosion all over the vehicle.

L/H and R/H front edges of floorpan are corroded and holed.

L/H rear tyre worn almost to the legal limit on the inner edge.

Lower inner back panel very heavily corroded, holed.

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)

Rear brakes slightly out of balance.

Suspension height is low and rear suspension damping is weak.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,048 miles

Both inner and outer sills around rear subframe mountings starting to corrode.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded but there is no evidence of leakage yet.

General corrosion all over the vehicle.

L/H and R/H front edges of floorpan are corroded and holed.

L/H rear tyre worn almost to the legal limit on the inner edge.

Lower inner back panel very heavily corroded, holed.

Rear brakes slightly out of balance.

Suspension height is low and rear suspension damping is weak.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,867 miles

off side front floor corroded and holed (border line pass)

body corroded

near side front floor corroded and holed

rear suspension units damping effect reduced

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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K784 VPJ is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K784 VPJ, 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 K784 VPJ registered?

K784 VPJ is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 September 1992.

Is K784 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K784 VPJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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