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L993 EPK

1993 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,260 mi
Last recorded86,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL993 EPK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 86,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes from o/s wheel arch rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes from o/s wheel arch rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2019 85,317 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes from o/s wheel arch rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust is poor con.

o,s rear petrol pipes under wheel arc badly rusted.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o,s rear petrol pipes under wheel arc badly rusted.

suspension is low.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,385 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

clutch tender

o/s/f tyre VOID of tread on inner edge 155/65/13

Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,385 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

clutch tender

o/s/f tyre VOID of tread on inner edge 155/65/13

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 80,486 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,040 miles

OIL LEAK

air leak

n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres perished and cracking 155/65/13

Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

OIL LEAK

air leak

n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres perished and cracking 155/65/13

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,891 miles

Oil leak

clutch tender

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,315 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,111 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,100 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 64,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 62,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,098 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 62,098 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 62,025 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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L993 EPK is a 1993 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L993 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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L993 EPK is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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