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L97 YDD

1993 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 YDD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2009 94,991 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 92,200 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 84,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 75,146 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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L97 YDD is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L97 YDD, 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 L97 YDD registered?

L97 YDD is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L97 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L97 YDD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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