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L958 KEG

1993 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,158 mi
Last recorded74,158 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL958 KEG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 74,158 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s/r lower outer sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 68,743 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 66,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,318 miles

Front tyres worn and showing signs of age

corrosion not quite within prescribed areas

Fail 25 Apr 2019 63,318 miles

Front tyres worn and showing signs of age

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion not quite within prescribed areas

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,268 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 53,628 miles

Nearside Front sill area corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,332 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,747 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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L958 KEG is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L958 KEG, 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 L958 KEG registered?

L958 KEG is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L958 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L958 KEG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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