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K817 XWK

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,259 mi
Last recorded39,259 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 XWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,259 miles

both rear wheel arches surface rust

nearside and offside sill inner and outer surface rust

Fail 18 Mar 2015 39,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both rear wheel arches surface rust

nearside and offside sill inner and outer surface rust

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,264 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,490 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 21,488 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,614 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,980 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 13,355 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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K817 XWK 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 84.6%.

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 K817 XWK, 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 K817 XWK registered?

K817 XWK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K817 XWK safe to buy?

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