1993 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · K135 GDU
1993 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 22/01/1993. Recorded mileage 18,220 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1118cc
K135 GDU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 18,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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K135 GDU Mileage History
- 21/11/200511,275 mi
- 02/12/200511,311 mi+36 mi
- 18/11/200611,921 mi+610 mi
- 23/11/200712,378 mi+457 mi
- 27/11/200712,394 mi+16 mi
- 15/11/200812,726 mi+332 mi
- 27/11/200913,019 mi+293 mi
- 19/11/201013,403 mi+384 mi
- 25/11/201113,793 mi+390 mi
- 01/12/201214,268 mi+475 mi
- 15/11/201314,513 mi+245 mi
- 21/11/201314,520 mi+7 mi
- 21/11/201414,723 mi+203 mi
- 20/11/201515,012 mi+289 mi
- 27/11/201515,024 mi+12 mi
- 18/11/201615,255 mi+231 mi
- 22/11/201615,264 mi+9 mi
- 17/11/201715,840 mi+576 mi
- 17/11/201715,840 mi
- 17/11/201715,840 mi
- 16/11/201816,258 mi+418 mi
- 21/11/201916,718 mi+460 mi
- 23/11/202017,023 mi+305 mi
- 29/11/202117,376 mi+353 mi
- 02/12/202117,387 mi+11 mi
- 18/11/202217,837 mi+450 mi
- 30/11/202217,842 mi+5 mi
- 22/11/202318,210 mi+368 mi
- 29/11/202318,220 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
K135 GDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Metro (K135 GDU) between November 2005 and November 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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