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K961 VPF

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,750 mi
Last recorded33,750 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK961 VPF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 33,750 miles

both offside tyres perished

centre exhaust poor condition

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear body damage

surface rust offside front inner sill

Fail 28 May 2012 33,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both offside tyres perished

centre exhaust poor condition

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear body damage

surface rust offside front inner sill

Pass 23 May 2011 32,952 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both offside tyres perished

offside front floor surface rust

suspension low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,214 miles

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

number plates poor

offside front tyre perished

offside tyres flat spot

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,198 miles

number plates poor

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,785 miles

suspension low needs pump up

tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,477 miles

fuel tank breather perished

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 VPF is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

K961 VPF is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K961 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K961 VPF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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