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K953 MFB

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,351 mi
Last recorded44,351 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK953 MFB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,351 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 44,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 44,291 miles

slight oil loss on engine

Fail 10 Apr 2021 44,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight oil loss on engine

Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,285 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 44,285 miles

Emissions not tested power cut (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear inner valance corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 43,851 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear inner valance corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear inner valance corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,653 miles

rear valance corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 42,654 miles

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

rear valance corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,969 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear suspension comonent mounting prescribed area is corroded but not excessive

offside rear susoension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but considered excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear valance corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 40,435 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear valance corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,938 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,508 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 37,508 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,468 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 36,468 miles

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

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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K953 MFB is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K953 MFB, 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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K953 MFB is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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