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K959 NEM

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

13,295 mi
Last recorded13,295 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK959 NEM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 13,295 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 13,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 13,074 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 13,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 12,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section slightly fouling tow eye

Pass 12 Sep 2017 12,993 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 12,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 12,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,978 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 12,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,256 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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K959 NEM is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K959 NEM, 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 K959 NEM registered?

K959 NEM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is K959 NEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K959 NEM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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