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K869 UND

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,366 mi
Last recorded26,366 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 UND
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 26,366 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 26,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 25,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 25,354 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 25,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,964 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 24,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,829 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 24,346 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,572 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,572 miles

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

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

Note;- exhaust pipe flaking away.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,897 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,897 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,199 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 21,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,026 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front btyre worn to 3mm

near side front tyre outer side wall scrubbed

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,181 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 20,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,591 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 19,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,103 miles

n/s & o/s rear wheel arches coverd by duck tape.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,104 miles

near side and off side rear wheel arches covered by duck tape to covert sharp edges

Fail 25 Jul 2006 19,104 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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K869 UND is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K869 UND, 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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K869 UND is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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