1993 Rover Metro 1.1L Petrol · L425 YFD
1993 Rover Metro (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 70,378 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/09/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,378 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
L425 YFD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2007
- 70,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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L425 YFD Mileage History
- 29/07/200564,587 mi
- 09/08/200667,326 mi+2,739 mi
- 16/08/200667,326 mi
- 21/08/200770,378 mi+3,052 mi
Average of roughly 2,809 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L425 YFD 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 (L425 YFD) between July 2005 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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