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K843 DDU

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,652 mi
Last recorded63,652 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK843 DDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,652 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,260 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 62,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 60,487 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 60,481 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

harzard pass mot inmtrmitantly sticking require attention

Pass 7 Nov 2005 58,895 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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K843 DDU is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K843 DDU, 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 K843 DDU registered?

K843 DDU is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 November 1992.

Is K843 DDU safe to buy?

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