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K818 EEV

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,581 mi
Last recorded34,581 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK818 EEV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,581 miles

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

suspension level is slightly low.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,957 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Fail 30 Aug 2011 33,957 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,482 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,482 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspension level is low,and requires retrimming.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,242 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 32,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,486 miles

O/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Suspension is low.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 30,447 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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K818 EEV is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K818 EEV, 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

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What year was K818 EEV registered?

K818 EEV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 October 1992.

Is K818 EEV safe to buy?

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