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K812 HYD

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,297 mi
Last recorded77,297 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK812 HYD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,297 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 77,293 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,780 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 71,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 66,075 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 66,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K812 HYD is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K812 HYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K812 HYD?

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What year was K812 HYD registered?

K812 HYD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K812 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K812 HYD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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