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K966 EAC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

42,833 mi
Last recorded42,833 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK966 EAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2006 42,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K966 EAC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 K966 EAC, 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 K966 EAC registered?

K966 EAC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 December 1992.

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