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D16 WVX

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,839 mi
Last recorded31,839 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 WVX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 31,839 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 31,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,634 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 31,631 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 31,017 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,575 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 26,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,408 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,781 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,781 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,329 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 15,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,708 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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D16 WVX is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 54,243 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 D16 WVX, 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 33 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D16 WVX registered?

D16 WVX is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 October 1993.

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