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L979 KSO

1993 Rover Metro

Turquoise Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

18,730 mi
Last recorded18,730 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 KSO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2008 18,730 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,407 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear arches corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2007 18,407 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,049 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

both under sills and floor sections corroded front to rear

Fail 13 Jun 2006 18,049 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both under sills and floor sections corroded front to rear

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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L979 KSO is a 1993 Rover Metro in Turquoise with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L979 KSO, 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 L979 KSO registered?

L979 KSO is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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