Official DVLA Record

1993 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · L164 CHB

L164 CHB

1993 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 18/08/1993. Recorded mileage 21,771 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ROVER METRO
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
21,771 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
1118cc

L164 CHB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
  • 21,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L164 CHB Mileage History

  1. 26/09/202320,138 mi
  2. 10/09/202420,783 mi+645 mi
  3. 11/09/202420,783 mi
  4. 26/09/202521,771 mi+988 mi
  5. 26/09/202521,771 mi

Average of roughly 816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L164 CHB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Metro (L164 CHB) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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