1993 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · L186 FEP
1993 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 30,916 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1120cc
L186 FEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 30,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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L186 FEP Mileage History
- 24/08/202229,991 mi
- 08/02/202430,737 mi+746 mi
- 16/02/202430,748 mi+11 mi
- 25/09/202530,901 mi+153 mi
- 30/09/202530,916 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L186 FEP 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 (L186 FEP) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Emissions unable to be completed hole in rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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