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K874 HYB

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,133 mi
Last recorded36,133 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 HYB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,133 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,016 miles

radiator core poor n/s/f tyre wall damaged front number plate cracked petrol filler neck rusty exhaust front pipe damaged corroded slight damage n/s/r seat belt wwbbing coolant pipe above radiator rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,798 miles

front nuber plate cracked radiator core poor slight damage n/s/r seat belt webbing slight damage n/s/f tyre side wall slight oil leaks petrol filler neck rusty corrosion exhaust front pipe and damaged slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,555 miles

front number plate stone chipped †radiator core poor †slight play o/s/f hub †exhaust front pipe dented †slight damage n/s/r seat belt webbing

Fail 24 Sep 2007 35,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,267 miles

rattle in centre silencer †radiator core poor †oil leaks †exhaust front pipe dented †steel coolant pipe above radiator rusty †stone chip front number plate

Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,026 miles

suspension slightly low †n/s sill lip damaged †stone chip in front number plate

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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K874 HYB is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K874 HYB, 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 K874 HYB registered?

K874 HYB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 October 1992.

Is K874 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K874 HYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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