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L948 EBV

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,411 mi
Last recorded28,411 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 EBV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,411 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,896 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 27,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,783 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,856 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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L948 EBV is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L948 EBV, 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 L948 EBV registered?

L948 EBV is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L948 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L948 EBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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