1993 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · K708 CDC
1993 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 81,652 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K708 CDC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2023
- 81,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K708 CDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Metro (K708 CDC) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2023 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
K708 CDC Mileage History
- 14/09/202281,077 mi
- 14/09/202281,077 mi
- 26/09/202381,652 mi+575 mi
- 28/09/202381,652 mi
Average of roughly 554 miles per year across 4 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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