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K985 NWM

1992 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,914 mi
Last recorded47,914 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK985 NWM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 47,914 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel arch becoming corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2009 47,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear wheel arch corroed

Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear wheel arch corroed

Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,738 miles

n/s rear w/arch showing corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2005 35,105 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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K985 NWM is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K985 NWM, 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 K985 NWM registered?

K985 NWM is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 November 1992.

Is K985 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K985 NWM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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