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L987 YFH

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

56,038 mi
Last recorded56,038 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 YFH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,038 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 53,035 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 52,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Fuel pipe rusty by fuel tank.

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,632 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,632 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 50,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,515 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,318 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 48,318 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,566 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 47,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,234 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode . Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2007 46,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,099 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 44,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,180 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 41,180 miles

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

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

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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L987 YFH is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 L987 YFH, 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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L987 YFH is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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