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L918 BHG

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,516 mi
Last recorded82,516 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 BHG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,516 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 82,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,990 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 77,722 miles

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,092 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 69,092 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L918 BHG is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L918 BHG, 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 L918 BHG registered?

L918 BHG is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1993.

Is L918 BHG safe to buy?

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