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L963 SWM

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 SWM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2010 67,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside of boot floor, nearside of rear crossmember and offside rear inner wheel arch all corroded through but not in any prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,712 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,714 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,239 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 64,239 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,711 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 61,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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L963 SWM is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 L963 SWM, 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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L963 SWM is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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