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K855 PBJ

1992 Rover Metro

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,811 mi
Last recorded61,811 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK855 PBJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,811 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 659,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 656,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,030 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 50,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,200 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,962 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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K855 PBJ is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K855 PBJ, 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 K855 PBJ registered?

K855 PBJ is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K855 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K855 PBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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