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L997 BHG

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,510 mi
Last recorded43,510 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 BHG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,510 miles

Corrosion noted to rear wheel arches

Fan belt slack

Some corrosion noted to both rear inner wheel arches

Suspension ride height low

Fail 4 Jul 2007 43,510 miles

Corrosion noted to rear wheel arches

Fan belt slack

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

Some corrosion noted to both rear inner wheel arches

Suspension ride height low

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,925 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 41,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L997 BHG is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L997 BHG, 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 L997 BHG registered?

L997 BHG is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L997 BHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L997 BHG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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