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K970 NEM

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,021 mi
Last recorded84,021 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 NEM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 84,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 83,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,217 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 82,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,135 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,871 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 81,035 miles

late sale and registration actually built before august 1992 therefore no lambda sensor fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,764 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 54,840 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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K970 NEM is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K970 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 K970 NEM registered?

K970 NEM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 October 1992.

Is K970 NEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K970 NEM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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