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L968 HAW

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,665 mi
Last recorded20,665 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 HAW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,872 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,636 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,233 miles

both front brake hoses ferrules rusty

nearside sill and floor rusty

rear suspension pipes rusty

Fail 27 May 2008 18,233 miles

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

both front brake hoses ferrules rusty

nearside sill and floor rusty

rear suspension pipes rusty

Pass 12 May 2007 17,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 17,378 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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L968 HAW is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L968 HAW, 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 L968 HAW registered?

L968 HAW is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L968 HAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L968 HAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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