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K89 YFL

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,295 mi
Last recorded60,295 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK89 YFL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,295 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,295 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 48,163 miles

headllight protection covers cracked but not affecting beam

outer cover of offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 12 Feb 2011 48,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headllight protection covers cracked but not affecting beam

outer cover of offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 42,862 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,127 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 34,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,327 miles

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge almost to excess

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,611 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 21,573 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,229 miles

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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K89 YFL is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K89 YFL, 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 K89 YFL registered?

K89 YFL is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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