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LES 469X

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,631 mi
Last recorded74,631 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLES 469X
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside radius arm siezed

Fail 27 Sep 2006 71,269 miles

Engine sump leaking oil

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,269 miles

Engine sump leaking oil

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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LES 469X is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 LES 469X, 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 LES 469X registered?

LES 469X is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is LES 469X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LES 469X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LES 469X have outstanding finance?

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