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L981 EPK

1993 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,805 mi
Last recorded59,805 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 EPK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 59,805 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 58,372 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 57,075 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 56,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,450 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 55,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 53,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,146 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 49,021 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 48,861 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,650 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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L981 EPK is a 1993 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L981 EPK, 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 L981 EPK registered?

L981 EPK is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L981 EPK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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