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L527 RFG

1993 Rover Metro

Turquoise Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,575 mi
Last recorded53,575 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 RFG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 53,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,292 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 43,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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L527 RFG is a 1993 Rover Metro in Turquoise with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L527 RFG, 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 L527 RFG registered?

L527 RFG is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L527 RFG safe to buy?

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