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K947 VPF

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,043 mi
Last recorded38,043 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK947 VPF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 38,043 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 38,038 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 38,024 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Slightly long brake pedal travel

Pass 18 Sep 2024 38,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2023 37,965 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,937 miles

Suspension height slightly low

Fail 21 Sep 2022 37,829 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe damaged Pipe broken under offside rear wheel arch (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Suspension height slightly low

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,590 miles

Advanced corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,044 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension level slightly low

Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,922 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,150 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a slight cut on inner wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre developing cracks on inner & outer walls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 33,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple: Centre & Rear Silencers (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a slight cut on inner wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre developing cracks on inner & outer walls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box small crack centre box cracked. (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre very lightly starting to wear on edge's.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 32,469 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box small crack centre box cracked. (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre very lightly starting to wear on edge's.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked rear box pin holed (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated Nearside front and rear (2.4.D.1a)

Offside front tyre very lightly wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,088 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 29,594 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,615 miles

offside service brake low effort

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,201 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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K947 VPF is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K947 VPF, 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 K947 VPF registered?

K947 VPF is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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