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K874 SFJ

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

80,054 mi
Last recorded80,054 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 SFJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,054 miles

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

o/s and n/s floor to sill seams surface corrosssion

surface corrossion o/s/f and n/s/f floor 30cm to subframe mounts

Fail 12 Jun 2009 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s floor to sill seams surface corrosssion

surface corrossion o/s/f and n/s/f floor 30cm to subframe mounts

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,039 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 78,032 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,031 miles

advisory items as VT32 8335234787142 Item Nos. 004,005,006 and 007

Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 76,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

front suspension nearly resting on bump stops

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s outersill holed out of prescribed area

slight play in o/s/r radius arm bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 74,127 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 74,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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K874 SFJ is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K874 SFJ, 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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K874 SFJ is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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