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L930 COG

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,342 mi
Last recorded29,342 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL930 COG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,342 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT SIGNS OF CORROSION

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

HAND BRAKE PIVOTS STICKING SLIGHTLY O/S AND N/S

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

O/S AND N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH PLUS SILLS HAVE CORROSION

REAR WIPER SPLIT

SUSPECT HEAD GASKET IS GOING AS STRUGGLED WITH EMISSION RESULTS

Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,550 miles

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

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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L930 COG is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L930 COG, 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 L930 COG registered?

L930 COG is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L930 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L930 COG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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