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L925 SKB

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,486 mi
Last recorded65,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL925 SKB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,486 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,942 miles

off side front wing damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2011 64,198 miles

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

front tyres cracked

front wipers poor

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,207 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan + all mountings & all brake pipes

Fail 29 Jun 2010 63,207 miles

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

30 spots of corrosion see block plan + all mountings & all brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,722 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan + petrol pipe

Pass 29 May 2008 57,767 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,357 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 54,351 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,763 miles

rear suspension has reduced damping effect

Pass 21 Jul 2005 50,049 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 50,049 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion n/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/r floor

engine oil leak

n/s/r suspension high

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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L925 SKB is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L925 SKB, 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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L925 SKB is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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