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L969 OYB

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,381 mi
Last recorded108,381 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 OYB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 108,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 105,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspension slightly low one side

Fail 17 Nov 2008 104,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,370 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 99,370 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 93,901 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 93,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 88,650 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 88,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OYB is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OYB, 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 L969 OYB registered?

L969 OYB is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1993.

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