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K949 OKH

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,227 mi
Last recorded66,227 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK949 OKH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2010 66,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

main brake pipes corroding

ns wiper split

play in osr radius arm

sills corroding/holed

strong advise - front tyres worn close to legal limit

suspension low

windscreen cracked in zone a to limit

Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

small hole n/s sill but not near perscibed area

staining on fuel tank but no visible leak

wipers worn & washers partially blocked

Fail 26 Nov 2009 53,427 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

small hole n/s sill but not near perscibed area

staining on fuel tank but no visible leak

wipers worn & washers partially blocked

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,502 miles

corrosion to both side rear wheel archers and inner and outer vallance.

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,569 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 22,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,360 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 22,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,993 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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K949 OKH is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K949 OKH, 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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K949 OKH is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 December 1992.

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