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L959 CFR

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 CFR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2009 42,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

os floor very rusty out side of area. metal hose above rad leaking. both tront indcator lens missing right coluor

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,015 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 34,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,783 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 34,378 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,378 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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L959 CFR is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L959 CFR, 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 L959 CFR registered?

L959 CFR is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L959 CFR safe to buy?

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