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L927 BJT

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,456 mi
Last recorded56,456 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL927 BJT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 56,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 55,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 55,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 54,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small hole in rear valence

Fail 19 May 2014 54,316 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small hole in rear valence

Pass 21 May 2013 51,737 miles

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

Nearside front CV gaiter seeping grease from inner clip.

Fail 20 May 2013 51,737 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside front CV gaiter seeping grease from inner clip.

Pass 29 May 2012 51,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 50,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,880 miles

Corrosion in floorpan at nearside rear and offside rear.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,880 miles

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

Corrosion in floorpan at nearside rear and offside rear.

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

Suspension heights low.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,770 miles

Corossion in floorpan on nearside and offside.

Corossion in offside outer sill.

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

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

Suspension heights below manufacturers limits.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,155 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 44,155 miles

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

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

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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L927 BJT is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L927 BJT, 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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L927 BJT is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 October 1993.

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