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K79 OLY

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,012 mi
Last recorded40,012 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 OLY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 40,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill holed not in proscribed area

Fail 12 Aug 2015 39,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side sill corroded but not holed

near side tyre and off side tyre worn on inner edge

off side sill corroded but not holed

off side suspension low

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,587 miles

near side sill corroded but not holed

near side tyre and off side tyre worn on inner edge

off side sill corroded but not holed

off side suspension low

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,372 miles

front suspension low

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 38,372 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

front suspension low

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,348 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,795 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,922 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 26,913 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,222 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,215 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,507 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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K79 OLY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K79 OLY, 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 K79 OLY registered?

K79 OLY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 August 1992.

Is K79 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K79 OLY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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