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K94 CDU

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,205 mi
Last recorded74,205 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2005
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK94 CDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2005 74,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

creak from rear suspension!!!

fuel tank is damaged / dented!!!

nearside & offside front to rear metal brake pipes are undersealed at rear!!!

nearside & offside rear wheel arches are corroded!!!

nearside front carpet left up! able to see weld repair from inside vehicle!

nearside front underside of floor has been fillered & undersealed!?

nearside outer sill, weld repair & fillered & undersealed!!!

offside outer sill is corroding!

rear seat backs are in a poor condition! (damaged!)

rear subframe mount straps have been undersealed!!!

various areas of underside of vehicle have been undersealed!!!

Fail 1 Nov 2005 74,069 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE READINGS UNEVEN †N/S 160 †O/S 230

FUEL TANK BADLY DAMAGED

N/S/R OUTER SILL REPAIR COVERED OVER WITH FILLER

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SUSPENSION NO DAMPER ACTION

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2005 73,998 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK THIN

FUEL TANK BADLY DAMAGED

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F FLASHER LENS BROKEN

N/S/OUTER SILL CORRODED

O/S/OUTER SILL CORRODED

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SUSPENSION NO DAMPER ACTION

battery insecure

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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K94 CDU is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K94 CDU, 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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K94 CDU is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 October 1992.

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