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K988 LLG

1992 Rover Metro

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,351 mi
Last recorded105,351 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 LLG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 105,351 miles

Extensive welding has been carried out in past to floors & sills and sound weak when assessed

Front n/s cv boot badly cracking

Front suspension very low

Headlamp reflectors poor condition

Timming belt upper cover missing

Fail 9 Dec 2009 105,350 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Extensive welding has been carried out in past to floors & sills and sound weak when assessed

Front n/s cv boot badly cracking

Front suspension very low

Headlamp reflectors poor condition

Timming belt upper cover missing

Pass 17 Dec 2008 104,820 miles

Battery insecure

Extensive welding has been carried out in past especially outer floor /sills and outer sills . Heavily covered with underseal making hard to inspect

Front door seals missing but doors close securely

Front n/s cv boot poor condition , badly cracking

Hose on petrol filler neck poor condition

Ralley anti slip devices fitted to pedals

Timming belt cover missing off engine

Fail 19 Nov 2008 104,819 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Extensive welding has been carried out to outer floor / sills and heavily covered in underseal making inspection hard

Front n/s door seal missing , alough door lock secure is loose when shut

Front suspension low

Hoses to petrol filler neck poor condition and badly splitting

N/S cv boot badly cracking

Rally type anti slip device fitted to brake and clutch pedals

Timming belt cover missing

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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K988 LLG is a 1992 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K988 LLG, 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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K988 LLG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 December 1992.

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