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L974 BKL

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,397 mi
Last recorded41,397 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 BKL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 41,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near side rear tyre slightly worn on inner section

Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,310 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,310 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 37,232 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Recommend brake fluid change.

Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,506 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,068 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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L974 BKL is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L974 BKL, 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 L974 BKL registered?

L974 BKL is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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