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L969 JNV

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,855 mi
Last recorded38,855 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 JNV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,855 miles

n/s indicator glass missing

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

some play in n/s/f top ball joint

some play in rear trailing arms

Fail 2 Feb 2008 38,851 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

n/s indicator glass missing

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

some play in n/s/f top ball joint

some play in rear trailing arms

Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,924 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 35,924 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear radius arm bushes play

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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L969 JNV is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L969 JNV, 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 L969 JNV registered?

L969 JNV is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L969 JNV safe to buy?

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