1993 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · K743 XDV
1993 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 40,747 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K743 XDV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2021
- 40,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K743 XDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Metro (K743 XDV) between April 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
K743 XDV Mileage History
- 12/04/20067,626 mi
- 12/04/20067,626 mi
- 09/03/20077,841 mi+215 mi
- 03/03/20088,241 mi+400 mi
- 04/03/20098,469 mi+228 mi
- 24/02/20108,832 mi+363 mi
- 07/03/20118,967 mi+135 mi
- 07/03/20128,980 mi+13 mi
- 11/02/201321,099 mi+12,119 mi
- 28/03/201427,136 mi+6,037 mi
- 27/03/201531,493 mi+4,357 mi
- 02/06/201733,926 mi+2,433 mi
- 12/06/201733,926 mi
- 09/08/201838,304 mi+4,378 mi
- 03/07/202140,747 mi+2,443 mi
Average of roughly 2,175 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover Metro
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROVER METRO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Depressurisation and Fluid Pipe Corrosion(Serious)
The Rover Metro replaced the Austin Metro's harsh, separate suspension units with interconnected front-to-rear Alex Moulton Hydragas displacers and interconnected fluid pipes. Over time, the internal nitrogen gas charge in the displacer spheres gradually permeates through the rubber diaphragm, and external steel connection pipes rot in British winter salt. This causes the car to sag onto its bump stops, ruining the ride quality and destroying front tyre alignment. Regassing displacers requires specialist equipment and rare replacement units.
- K-Series Cylinder Head Gasket Failure (Early SPi and MPi)(Serious)
The Rover Metro debuted Rover's all-aluminium K-Series engine (1.1 8v, 1.4 8v, and 1.4 16v GTi). Early K-Series engines utilised plastic locating dowels between the cylinder block and head, a small 3.5-litre cooling capacity, and an elastomer-bead cylinder head gasket. Thermal expansion differentials and minor coolant loss quickly cause the head gasket to blow, warping the lightweight aluminium cylinder head and contaminating the engine oil with coolant.
- A-Pillar, Sill, and Rear Wheel Arch Corrosion(Moderate)
While the Rover Metro received galvanised zinc coating on certain vulnerable lower panels compared to the Austin original, British road salt takes a heavy toll on the A-pillars, lower sills, jacking points, and rear wheel arch returns. Water also penetrates behind the front wing seals and drains into the A-pillar box section, rotting the door hinge mountings and lower windscreen corners. Structural rust in these zones is a primary cause of MOT failure.
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- Hydragas Suspension Depressurisation and Fluid Pipe CorrosionSerious
The Rover Metro replaced the Austin Metro's harsh, separate suspension units with interconnected front-to-rear Alex Moulton Hydragas displacers and interconnected fluid pipes. Over time, the internal nitrogen gas charge in the displacer spheres gradually permeates through the rubber diaphragm, and external steel connection pipes rot in British winter salt. This causes the car to sag onto its bump stops, ruining the ride quality and destroying front tyre alignment. Regassing displacers requires specialist equipment and rare replacement units.
- K-Series Cylinder Head Gasket Failure (Early SPi and MPi)Serious
The Rover Metro debuted Rover's all-aluminium K-Series engine (1.1 8v, 1.4 8v, and 1.4 16v GTi). Early K-Series engines utilised plastic locating dowels between the cylinder block and head, a small 3.5-litre cooling capacity, and an elastomer-bead cylinder head gasket. Thermal expansion differentials and minor coolant loss quickly cause the head gasket to blow, warping the lightweight aluminium cylinder head and contaminating the engine oil with coolant.
- A-Pillar, Sill, and Rear Wheel Arch CorrosionModerate
While the Rover Metro received galvanised zinc coating on certain vulnerable lower panels compared to the Austin original, British road salt takes a heavy toll on the A-pillars, lower sills, jacking points, and rear wheel arch returns. Water also penetrates behind the front wing seals and drains into the A-pillar box section, rotting the door hinge mountings and lower windscreen corners. Structural rust in these zones is a primary cause of MOT failure.
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