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K801 UBW

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

29,883 mi
Last recorded29,883 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK801 UBW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 29,883 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 29,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Nov 2025 29,880 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached susframe mounting broke (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 29,174 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 29,174 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 28,248 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 28,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 27,600 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 27,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 27,441 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 27,423 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,302 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,812 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,195 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 25,190 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 24,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

fuel breather pipe corroded badly in half in o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,583 miles

near side hand brake linkage seized

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,746 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,764 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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K801 UBW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K801 UBW, 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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K801 UBW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K801 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K801 UBW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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