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K976 MEJ

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,115 mi
Last recorded29,115 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK976 MEJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,115 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not yet weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 26,052 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 19,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 17,855 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 17,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 17,391 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 16,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 15,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 15,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 14,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box seam leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 13,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 11,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 10,261 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 9,969 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 6,456 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 4,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 4,199 miles

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

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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K976 MEJ is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K976 MEJ, 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 K976 MEJ registered?

K976 MEJ is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 October 1992.

Is K976 MEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K976 MEJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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