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K847 XWK

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,308 mi
Last recorded50,308 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 XWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2013 50,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,308 miles

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

rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

off side front floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,313 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

off side front floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,229 miles

off side rear wherel arch starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,194 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,976 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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K847 XWK is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K847 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 K847 XWK registered?

K847 XWK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K847 XWK safe to buy?

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