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1993 ROVER METRO1.1L PETROL

L658 ORP

Vehicle Insight Summary

With unavailable miles recorded, this RED 1993 ROVER METRO runs on PETROL with a 1120cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 03/10/2007
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1120cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently unroadworthy as the last recorded MOT test dates back nearly nineteen years ago. The most recent entry from October 2007 at 28,647 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple mechanical and safety defects. Given the lack of any testing data since that date, the maintenance trend cannot be classified as stable, and the vehicle has likely sat stationary or operated without legal roadworthiness oversight for nearly two decades. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 33-year-old vehicle, averaging fewer than 900 miles per year. However, the gap between the 2006 test at 24,731 miles and the 2007 failure at 28,647 miles suggests the car was used sporadically during that period. Such low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related issues seen in the record, regardless of the low distance travelled. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the exhaust system and engine health, as the excessive carbon monoxide and failed lambda readings from October 2007 indicate potential fuel mixture issues or sensor failures that require modern attention. The recorded history of perished and cut tyres highlights that rubber components are a weak point for this vehicle. Significant attention is required for the structural integrity of the chassis and brake lines, as long periods of standing and exposure often lead to hidden corrosion that is not captured in aged mileage records.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No recorded MOT test history was found for this vehicle.