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ERG 49

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

46,495 mi
Last recorded46,495 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERG 49
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 46,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2022 46,495 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 46,275 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 46,272 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust leak

Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,805 miles

fuel filler pipes rusty

suspension components rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2019 45,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler pipes rusty

suspension components rusty

Fail 16 May 2019 45,800 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes rusty

suspension components very rusty

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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ERG 49 is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 ERG 49, 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 ERG 49 registered?

ERG 49 is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is ERG 49 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERG 49 shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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