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L920 AUE

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

66,230 mi
Last recorded66,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 AUE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2009 66,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,593 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 60,574 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2007 54,166 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 54,037 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 48,977 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 48,944 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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L920 AUE 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 42.9%.

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 L920 AUE, 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 L920 AUE registered?

L920 AUE is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 September 1993.

Is L920 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L920 AUE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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