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L958 MTW

1993 Rover Metro

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,747 mi
Last recorded227,747 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL958 MTW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 227,747 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

no rear seatsor belts fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2010 227,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

no rear seatsor belts fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2008 221,912 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 221,899 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 212,623 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,347 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 194,244 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 MTW is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L958 MTW, 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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L958 MTW is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L958 MTW safe to buy?

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