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L968 SEM

1993 Rover Metro

Turquoise Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,197 mi
Last recorded93,197 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 SEM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 93,197 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 91,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,416 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,561 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 87,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,025 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,652 miles

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

fault possibly developing with lights

Pass 11 Nov 2005 79,873 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 SEM is a 1993 Rover Metro in Turquoise with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L968 SEM, 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 SEM registered?

L968 SEM is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L968 SEM safe to buy?

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