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A993 LHC

1983 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,291 mi
Last recorded45,291 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA993 LHC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,990 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,989 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,953 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 42,885 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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A993 LHC is a 1983 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 48,399 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 A993 LHC, 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 43 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 A993 LHC registered?

A993 LHC is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 August 1983.

Is A993 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A993 LHC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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