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L923 EPK

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,536 mi
Last recorded66,536 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL923 EPK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,536 miles

near side rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2011 64,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

some rusting to n/s inner sill and sill flange at rear

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,441 miles

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

some rusting to n/s inner sill and sill flange at rear

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,361 miles

fuel and breather pipes in rear wheel arch rusting

n/s/r wheel arch very rusty but no protution

rear suspension seems little bouncy { hydrolastic}

Fail 22 Oct 2010 63,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel and breather pipes in rear wheel arch rusting

n/s/r wheel arch very rusty but no protution

rear suspension seems little bouncy { hydrolastic}

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,170 miles

fuel filler pipes rusting

Fail 6 Oct 2009 62,170 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filler pipes rusting

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,834 miles

n/s/r brake should work better

Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,834 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r brake should work better

Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,178 miles

advise removal of front wheels to check brake pads

front suspension low

noise from n/s/f wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,696 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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L923 EPK is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L923 EPK, 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 L923 EPK registered?

L923 EPK is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L923 EPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L923 EPK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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