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K891 OLY

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK891 OLY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,560 miles

slight damage to front part of exhaust

slight damage to oil sump

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,690 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 61,690 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,927 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED & STARTING TO SPLIT.

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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K891 OLY is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K891 OLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K891 OLY?

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What year was K891 OLY registered?

K891 OLY is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 September 1992.

Is K891 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K891 OLY shows 4 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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