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K87 MPX

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,577 mi
Last recorded56,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 MPX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 56,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from riveted repair (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,669 miles

n/s/r tyre poor condition

under side of car in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 50,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 50,568 miles

Corrosion around rear subframe.

Corrosion on offside outer sill.

Exhaust system has several small leaks of exhaust gases.

Fuel tank over flow pipe excessively corroded.

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Rear tyre tyres showing signs of age.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,880 miles

Damage to front exhaust and minor exhaust blow.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer sills corroded.

Rear tyres perished and featherd.

Suspension level low at the front.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,112 miles

Fuel filler neck corrosion.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,058 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 47,047 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Both rear wheel arch rear ends corroded.

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,808 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 45,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,273 miles

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,451 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2006 42,451 miles

Nearside 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)

Both rear wheel arches corroding

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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K87 MPX is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K87 MPX, 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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K87 MPX is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 November 1992.

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