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JIL 3539

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,716 mi
Last recorded32,716 miles
Recorded on26 May 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 3539
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2007 32,716 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 32,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE hand-brake only just achieved minimum % pass mark

ADVISE heavy corrosion on n/s/rear wheel arch †ADVISE n/s sill and floor section corroded and holed outwith prescribed area †ADVISE front no.plate damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,878 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 27,874 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front floor has corrosion outside of prescribed area

nearside front indicator lense outer cover missing

petrol smell from vehicle

rear wheel arches 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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JIL 3539 is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JIL 3539, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIL 3539 registered?

JIL 3539 is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is JIL 3539 safe to buy?

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