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K860 SWD

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,515 mi
Last recorded32,515 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK860 SWD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 32,515 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 32,515 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cooling fan not cutting in

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear boot floor corroded

Supendsion level low

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,971 miles

Damage to N/S/F wing

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F wiper split

Rear wiper split

Suspension low

Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,971 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Damage to N/S/F wing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F wiper split

Rear wiper split

Suspension low

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,879 miles

Acceptable damage to tread on o/s front tyre, which is also wearing on its edges.

Acceptable levels of surface corrosion on under floors and frame sections, attention would prolong service life of vehicle

Heavy corrosion on backs of both rear wheel cylinders.

Heavy surface rusting on fuel filler neck and piping.

Levels of corrosion on both outer sills just within pass limits

Fail 16 Apr 2007 29,874 miles

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

Acceptable damage to tread on o/s front tyre, which is also wearing on its edges

Acceptable levels of corrosion on under frames, attention advised.

Bodies of both rear wheel cylinders showing very heavy flaking corrosion

Heavy surface corrosion on fuel filler piping

Levels of corrosion on both outer sills close to limits and attention is advised.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,528 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

acceptable corrosion levels on brake hose flanges

both front floors have been repaired from inside of car, anti-rust covering should be attended to.

heavy surface corrosion on fuel filler piping

n/s parking brake pivot semi seized and attention is advised

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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K860 SWD is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K860 SWD, 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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K860 SWD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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