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K823 XHN

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,869 mi
Last recorded44,869 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 XHN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,869 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 44,864 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,610 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear wheel arches corroded

Sills,inner sills,chassis ans subframe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,001 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 27,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion to floor sills inner sills and chassis

Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,278 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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K823 XHN is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K823 XHN, 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 K823 XHN registered?

K823 XHN is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 September 1992.

Is K823 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K823 XHN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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