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K981 EAC

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,285 mi
Last recorded69,285 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 EAC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 69,285 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 69,285 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

offside and nearside floor to sill heavly welded

offside and nearside rear inner valance rusty and holed

offside and nearside sills heavly welded

offside and nearside sills heavly welded

slight play in offside and nearside rear radius arms

windscreen stone chipped

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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K981 EAC is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K981 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 K981 EAC registered?

K981 EAC is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 December 1992.

Is K981 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K981 EAC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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