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L988 WUY

1993 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 WUY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped

Fail 7 Sep 2007 60,112 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped

Pass 28 Oct 2006 99,431 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

large crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 21 Oct 2006 99,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

windscreen as large crack outside swept area

Pass 26 Oct 2005 83,947 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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L988 WUY is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L988 WUY, 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 L988 WUY registered?

L988 WUY is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is L988 WUY safe to buy?

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