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K926 YPM

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,432 mi
Last recorded57,432 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK926 YPM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside headlamp has poor pattern

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both nearside and offside front indicators have damaged lenses

corrosion forming to both outer sills

corrosion forming to both rear wheel arches

front exhaust flexi hose in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2017 57,432 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside headlamp has poor pattern

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both nearside and offside front indicators have damaged lenses

corrosion forming to both outer sills

corrosion forming to both rear wheel arches

front exhaust flexi hose in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,482 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

floor pan corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2014 23,685 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 16,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 15,799 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,015 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,374 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,508 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,306 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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K926 YPM is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K926 YPM, 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

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What year was K926 YPM registered?

K926 YPM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K926 YPM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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