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K97 YBD

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 YBD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2005 98,589 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 98,589 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 98,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVACED CORROSION TO FLOOR/SILLS NEAR/AT BOTH FRONT JACKING PIONTS

BRAKE FLUID LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

VERY ADVANCED CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER BODY SILLS

VERY POOR REPAIR TO N/S/R WHEEL ARCH

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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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K97 YBD is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K97 YBD, 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 K97 YBD registered?

K97 YBD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 September 1992.

Is K97 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K97 YBD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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