1993 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · K235 FBD
1993 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 32,662 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K235 FBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 32,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K235 FBD MOT History
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 (K235 FBD) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill, previous patch not weld”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill, previous patch only spot”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
K235 FBD Mileage History
- 20/10/202232,341 mi
- 23/10/202332,493 mi+152 mi
- 30/10/202332,510 mi+17 mi
- 21/10/202432,659 mi+149 mi
- 18/06/202532,662 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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