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K851 FRB

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,812 mi
Last recorded34,812 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK851 FRB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 34,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 29,285 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,285 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,904 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 24,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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K851 FRB is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K851 FRB, 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 K851 FRB registered?

K851 FRB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 August 1992.

Is K851 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K851 FRB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K851 FRB have outstanding finance?

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