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L997 SKB

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,648 mi
Last recorded34,648 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 SKB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2010 34,648 miles

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

corrosion noted to brake pipes

corrosion noted to front floor pan and front xmember

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,518 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,382 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 29,339 miles

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

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 SKB is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L997 SKB, 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 L997 SKB registered?

L997 SKB is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L997 SKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L997 SKB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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