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L978 CVR

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,531 mi
Last recorded33,531 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 CVR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,531 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 33,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,866 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 32,859 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,347 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,748 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,292 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 31,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,778 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to crack

various areasof corrosion but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2011

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various areas of corrosion but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf suspension slightly low.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 29,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak front poss metal water pipe over rad.

osf suspension slightly low.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,960 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 28,957 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion nsf seat fixing.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 28,467 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

petrol tank and filler pipes look corroded but no sign of a leak.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 27,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,271 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 27,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 26,564 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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L978 CVR is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L978 CVR, 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 L978 CVR registered?

L978 CVR is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L978 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 CVR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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