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J93 LDF

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,779 mi
Last recorded52,779 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ93 LDF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,779 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NSR wheelarch area corroded

OS suspension level low

OSF indicator lens cover missing

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tailgate damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,763 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS and OS area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NSR wheelarch area corroded

OS suspension level low

OSF indicator lens cover missing

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tailgate damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,846 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake efforts lower than normal for type of car

Fail 18 Apr 2016 50,846 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake efforts lower than normal for type of car

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,333 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,690 miles

Advanced surface corrosion both front floorpans

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,900 miles

Advanced surface corrosion both front floor pans †

Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,747 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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J93 LDF is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 J93 LDF, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J93 LDF registered?

J93 LDF is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J93 LDF safe to buy?

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