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K789 MPO

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,118 mi
Last recorded46,118 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK789 MPO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2015 46,118 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,841 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 39,550 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,617 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 28,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 20,736 miles

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

front suspension height very low

Fail 28 Jul 2012 20,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front suspension height very low

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,295 miles

Exhaust emissions very close to limit on fast idle.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,084 miles

advise corronsion on fuel filler neck.

corrosion on both rear wheel arches.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 20,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise corronsion on fuel filler neck.

corrosion on both rear wheel arches.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,868 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 194,569 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 19,456 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,973 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,415 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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K789 MPO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red 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 K789 MPO, 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 K789 MPO registered?

K789 MPO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 September 1992.

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