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L313 SGP

1993 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,718 mi
Last recorded55,718 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL313 SGP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,718 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 55,718 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,161 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 55,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,468 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,786 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 51,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,362 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 48,362 miles

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,834 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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L313 SGP is a 1993 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L313 SGP, 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 L313 SGP registered?

L313 SGP is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L313 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L313 SGP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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