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K796 XHN

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,443 mi
Last recorded34,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 XHN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,443 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 34,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,743 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 33,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 33,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,930 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 32,930 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,560 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 32,270 miles

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r sills

slight corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches

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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K796 XHN is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K796 XHN, 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 K796 XHN registered?

K796 XHN is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K796 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K796 XHN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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