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D180 MJO

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,291 mi
Last recorded51,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD180 MJO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 51,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 48,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 45,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 42,080 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 42,080 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 42,080 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 42,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,686 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,718 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

rear wiper split at end

Fail 11 Jul 2016 26,718 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

rear wiper split at end

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,191 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 26,191 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,074 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 24,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,334 miles

advise n/s rear weel arch getting to be correded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 23,334 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise n/s rear weel arch getting to be correded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 22,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,754 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 19,443 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,179 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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D180 MJO is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D180 MJO, 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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D180 MJO is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1993.

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