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K861 UDV

1992 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,367 mi
Last recorded38,367 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK861 UDV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,367 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,813 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 36,813 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside suspension low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,050 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,050 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge but has 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006
Fail 16 Sep 2006 13,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,398 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 9,398 miles

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

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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K861 UDV is a 1992 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K861 UDV, 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 K861 UDV registered?

K861 UDV is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is K861 UDV safe to buy?

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