CarVerify

Free Car Check

K828 VJO

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,897 mi
Last recorded29,897 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK828 VJO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,897 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 29,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,661 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 27,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,448 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,448 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,360 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,164 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 24,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

NUMBER PLATE FRONT HAS A CRACK.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 22,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,035 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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K828 VJO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K828 VJO, 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 K828 VJO?

You can check the full history of K828 VJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K828 VJO registered?

K828 VJO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 October 1992.

Is K828 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K828 VJO shows 15 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.

Does K828 VJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K828 VJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.