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L957 KKY

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,877 mi
Last recorded74,877 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 KKY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,877 miles

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

fuel filler neck and fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,182 miles

Rear suspension slightly reduced dampening

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,330 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,126 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 69,126 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,831 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 63,674 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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L957 KKY is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L957 KKY, 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 L957 KKY registered?

L957 KKY is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L957 KKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L957 KKY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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