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L956 MRC

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,166 mi
Last recorded39,166 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 MRC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 39,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body work has accident damage

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 39,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body work has accident damage

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 39,145 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 39,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,887 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 37,887 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,120 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,872 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 33,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 31,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspension low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,958 miles

front suspension low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,082 miles

front wheel trims rubbing on tyres

fuel filler neck pipes rusty

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

rear tyres badly perising on side walls - recommend replacing

signs of corrosion to offside floor

Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 9,760 miles

suspension low

Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 9,252 miles

walls perished on both front tyres

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 MRC is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L956 MRC, 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 MRC registered?

L956 MRC is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L956 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L956 MRC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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