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L949 MYB

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,915 mi
Last recorded86,915 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 MYB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger door stiff to open

can't see front brake pads clearly so not possible to assess pad condition

slight movement detected at steering wheel (up/down)

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,050 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 86,045 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,031 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 84,270 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 84,179 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 149,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,151 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 77,095 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,366 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 75,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,371 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,654 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,587 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 67,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,922 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,397 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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L949 MYB is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L949 MYB, 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 L949 MYB registered?

L949 MYB is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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