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K961 MOW

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,581 mi
Last recorded43,581 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK961 MOW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,581 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,571 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,557 miles

sills rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,490 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 43,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,397 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

front n/plate starting to diss-colour

stone chip on n/s/f headlight glass

strong advice bubble rust started on n/s outer door seal

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,073 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,753 miles

Suspention low, requires suspention pump......

Unable to determind type of repair to both rear wheel arches.

Underside very rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2006 42,747 miles

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

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

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

Suspention low, requires suspention pump........

Unable to determind type of repair to both rear wheel arches.

Underside very rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2005 42,463 miles

under side rusty

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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K961 MOW is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K961 MOW, 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 K961 MOW registered?

K961 MOW is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 September 1992.

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