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L956 AKL

1993 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,856 mi
Last recorded75,856 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 AKL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 May 2007 75,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrision to o/s door sill within 30cm of seat belt † †corrosion to front subframe † †corrosion to fuel lines † †corrosion to floor pans † †corrosion to inner sills

corrosion round seat belt mounting points † †corrosdion to front inner wheel arches † †both drive shaft gaiters perished † †slight corrosion to metal brake pipes † †o/s/f suspension close to bump stop †ride high slightly low †play in steering columa

corrsion to rear chassic and cross member /floor pan † †corrosion nto rear subframe † †corrosion to inner wheel arches

general corrsion to underneath of vehicle

holes and corrosion to rear boot floor pan and rear valance † †corrsion rear metal brake pipes and unions † †holes and corrsion to n/s/f outer sill

Pass 15 May 2006 66,541 miles

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perished

both rear wheel arches corroding

front floor pans and both door sills corroding

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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L956 AKL is a 1993 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L956 AKL, 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 L956 AKL registered?

L956 AKL is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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