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L914 CNC

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

61,038 mi
Last recorded61,038 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL914 CNC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 61,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 52,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,606 miles

Nearside mirror glass incomplete

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight play in steering collum

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,052 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 32,052 miles

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

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

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 34,571 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 31,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R13 73T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 30,637 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 30,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 29,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside suspension low needs pumping up

Fail 21 May 2014 29,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,546 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 28,522 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)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front suspension height low

Fail 16 Feb 2010 21,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front suspension height low

Fail 5 Mar 2009 19,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2008 17,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,368 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 15,961 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 15,961 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)

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

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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L914 CNC is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L914 CNC, 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 L914 CNC registered?

L914 CNC is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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