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L995 MVX

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,789 mi
Last recorded79,789 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 MVX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,789 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 79,700 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,372 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 75,372 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,593 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slight leak on front pipe

Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,474 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slight leak on front pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2007 64,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,412 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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L995 MVX is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L995 MVX, 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 L995 MVX registered?

L995 MVX is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L995 MVX safe to buy?

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