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K871 YDW

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,531 mi
Last recorded71,531 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK871 YDW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,531 miles

SLIGHT PLAY O/S TOP BALL JOINT

Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S TOP BALL JOINT

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,912 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON O/S/F FLOOR & N/S/R SILL ,DEEP CRACKS IN BOTH OUTER C.V BOOTS .

Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,931 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 69,931 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

heavy corrosion on rear cross member , †slight bind on rear brakes , †front indicator lenses , †deep cracks in both outer c.v boots

Pass 24 Aug 2005 68,245 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 68,232 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f indicator outer lense missing

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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K871 YDW is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc 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 K871 YDW, 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 K871 YDW registered?

K871 YDW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K871 YDW safe to buy?

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