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L992 HCF

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,359 mi
Last recorded62,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 HCF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,489 miles

Vehicle has been heavily undersieled and unable to fully inspect without removing underseal

Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,489 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,338 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 58,328 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,827 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 52,827 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of car

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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L992 HCF is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L992 HCF, 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 L992 HCF registered?

L992 HCF is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 December 1993.

Is L992 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L992 HCF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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