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L962 BOD

1993 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,280 mi
Last recorded79,280 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 BOD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,280 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 79,079 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 78,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 78,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 77,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 76,363 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2015 76,354 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 73,244 miles

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

interior mirror missing

o/smiddle floor slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2011 73,185 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

interior mirror missing

o/smiddle floor slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 69,783 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,783 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,998 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,916 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 61,831 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front door lower drarting to corrode

rear floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,831 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front door lower drarting to corrode

rear floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,321 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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L962 BOD is a 1993 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L962 BOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L962 BOD registered?

L962 BOD is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 November 1993.

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