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L451 MWG

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,728 mi
Last recorded53,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL451 MWG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,728 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 53,728 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Camber/Leans In At Top No Obvious Defects Found

Offside Front Tyre Rotation Incorrect Way

Offside Front Upper Ball Jiont Cover Missing

Offside Rear Inner & Outer Sill Corroded/Weak But Not Holed

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

Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2009 44,435 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,758 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,413 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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L451 MWG is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L451 MWG, 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 L451 MWG registered?

L451 MWG is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L451 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L451 MWG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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