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K787 BMO

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,721 mi
Last recorded55,721 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK787 BMO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Lower inner and outer rear lower panel slightly corroded but outside all prescribed areas

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 51,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

slight corrosion n/s outer cill

Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

slight corrosion n/s outer cill

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm

Fail 18 Aug 2012 37,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm

Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Front suspension low.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,203 miles

front indicator lamp cracked.

front number plate split.

o/s/f tyre edges worn.

oil leak.

rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,921 miles

rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,218 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 31,255 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,874 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

front nos plate cracked

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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K787 BMO is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K787 BMO, 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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K787 BMO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 September 1992.

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