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K798 AJB

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,120 mi
Last recorded48,120 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 AJB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,120 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 48,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,689 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 43,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 41,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 40,513 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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K798 AJB is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K798 AJB, 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 K798 AJB registered?

K798 AJB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is K798 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K798 AJB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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